§ Mr. R. W. SMITHasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the fact that the Government's policy with regard to oats and meat has not resulted in any material improvement in the prices obtained by the producers, it is the intention of the Government to take steps further to restrict the importation of foreign oats and meat or in some other way to deal with the crisis affecting Scottish farmers?
§ Sir G. COLLINSWith regard to meat, I would refer to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture on 9th November, of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy. The situation in the oats market continues to receive my close attention. During my recent visit to the North-East of Scotland I was deeply impressed with the position of oatgrowers in that area, and I can assure my hon. Friend that I am doing everything in my power to find a solution of this serious problem.