HL Deb 17 April 1958 vol 208 cc842-4WA
EARL WALDEGRAVE

asked Her Majesty's Government if they will make a statement on the review of the future work of agricultural executive committees.

EARL ST. ALDWYN

I have been studying this matter with the help of an informal committee, and my right honourable friend has now received our report, copies of which are being placed in the Printed Paper Office. The committee are convinced, and my right honourable friend is fully in agreement with them, that agricultural executive committees continue to have a vital and constructive job to do in the interests of the industry which they serve. He will shortly be discussing in detail with county chairmen the recommendations in the report for the future work and organisation of agricultural executive committees. He is also seeking the views of the national organisations representing the industry.

House adjourned at twenty-four minutes before seven o'clock.