HC Deb 19 May 1958 vol 588 cc53-4W
34. Mr. Whitelaw

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how the Horticultural Marketing Advisory Council will be financed.

Mr. Godber

Expenditure on work in the field of horticultural marketing on which the Horticultural Marketing Advisory Council will advise my right hon. Friend will continue to be borne on the Vote of the Ministry. The incidental expenses of members will also be borne on the Ministry's Vote in the same way as those of other Departmental advisory bodies.

36. Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department has now completed its examination of the difficulties connected with the marketing and distribution of vegetables; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Godber

My hon. Friend will be aware that in answer to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Canterbury (Mr. L. Thomas) on 1st May, my right hon. Friend made a statement about the Horticultural Marketing Council recommended by the Runciman Committee and announced his intention to set up forthwith a Horticultural Marketing Advisory Council. Other aspects of the Committee's Report are still under consideration.