§ Mr. Boothbyasked the Minister of Agriculture what was the nature of the advice received from the Livestock Commission with regard to the present serious position in the sheep industry?
§ Mr. RamsbothamThe Livestock Commission are aware, and it will be within the knowledge of my hon. Friend, that the sheep situation is engaging the close attention of my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Minister, who are fully informed of the facts, and have had the advantage of direct consultation on the subject with representatives of the livestock industry in both parts of Great Britain. In these circumstances, my right hon. Friends have not thought it necessary to seek the advice of the Commission, and the Commission accordingly have not tendered any advice, but they have brought to the notice of my right hon. Friends the views expressed at recent meetings of the Livestock Advisory Committee.