§ Lieut.-Commander Maydonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the review of the future work of agricultural executive committees.
§ Mr. John HareI have received a report from my noble Friend the Joint Parliamentary Secretary who has been studying this matter with the help of an informal committee. I am placing copies of the report in the Library. The committee is convinced, and I am fully in agreement with it, that agricultural executive committees continue to have a vital and constructive job to do in the interests of the industry which they serve. I shall shortly be discussing in detail with county chairmen the recommendations in the report for the future work and organisation of agricultural executive committees. I am also seeking the views of the national organisations representing the industry.