§ 55. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Agriculture if he has considered the recommendations of a delegation for the N.F.O. to East Lancashire, a copy of which has been submitted to him, to investigate the position which has arisen consequent upon the limitation of feeding-stuffs; if the recommendations are acceptable to him; and, how speedily can action be taken to deal with the position where need is greatest, namely, West Riding, Yorkshire and Lancashire.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI have examined with care and sympathy the constructive proposals for improving farming conditions in East Lancashire embodied in the report to which my hon. Friend refers. Some of the recommendations, which involve advice and guidance by the National Agriculture Advisory Service and Land Service, I propose to put into effect forthwith. Certain other recommendations, however, would involve increased supplies of feedingstuffs for a selected group of producers, and I feel it necessary to study more closely all the many implications of the proposals before I can reach a decision.