§ Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Agriculture what representations he has received with regard to the inclusion of wool in a price insurance scheme; and what steps he proposes to take in this matter?
§ Sir W. WomersleyNo proposals in favour of price insurance for wool were received during the discussions with representatives of the agricultural industry earlier this year, and my right hon. Friend does not at present contemplate taking any steps in this direction. I would, however, remind my hon. and gallant Friend that in so far as the price of fat sheep is depressed by low prices for skins (including the wool thereon), the sheep farmer will in future be safeguarded by the provisions of Part 111 of the Agricultural Development Bill.