§ Mr. Craven-Ellisasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will give an undertaking to the agricultural industry that the maximum volume of production attained during the war will be assured to the industry for at least 10 years after the war; and that steps will be taken to ensure an economic return to the producer, which harmonises the burden of debts and fixed charges with economic capacity?
§ Sir W. WomersleyI have been asked to reply. No Minister could bind future Governments or Parliaments in the manner suggested. As regards the second part of the question, my right hon. Friend has already announced that in the fixing of prices to be paid for staple agricultural products during war time, regard will be had to all relevant factors in order to ensure a fair return to the producer.