§ Mr. O. LEWISasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has received the communication addressed to him by the president of the National Farmers' Union to the effect that he and his colleagues 1069W will not be willing to attend meetings of the scrub bull advisory committee; and what steps he proposes to take in consequence?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have received the communication to which the hon. Member refers, and much regret the attitude of the National Farmers' Union. I have replied expressing the hope that I may continue to have the advantage of their co-operation for the benefit of the industry. My remarks on the subject of scrub bull legislation to which exception is taken by the union were made by way of good humoured interchange in the course of debate, and could not reasonably be interpreted as indicating any desire on my part to adopt a policy of non-cooperation with the union. The contrary of course is the case.