HC Deb 30 June 1947 vol 439 cc107-8W
58. Colonel Ropner

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will make a statement giving minimum requirements of produc- tion of all main crops to cover the next five years.

Mr. T. Williams

Having regard to the uncertainty about future world supplies it would be premature to make such a statement at present. In accordance with the procedure introduced last March I intend to announce a production programme and prices for crops to be harvested in the following year after each February review.