HC Deb 02 November 1955 vol 545 cc122-3W
91. Mr. D. Price

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what date the Runciman Committee is expected to complete its report; and when it is likely to be published.

Mr. Nugent

The Committee's inquiry is one of wide scope and considerable complexity which must include a study of many commodities whose seasons extend round the whole year. I know that the Committee is pursuing its task with vigour, and I do not feel that it should be asked at this stage to forecast when it will be ready to report.

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