§ Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to negotiate with the British Transport Commission for a reduction of the rates on home-grown farm produce in view of the fact that the agricultural industry is so heavy a user of rail transport and that the recent increases of rates will damage home production.
Mr. T. WilliamsI do not think it would be appropriate for me to take260W action on the lines indicated. The Transport Act, 1947, provides adequate machinery for negotiation.