§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Lord Privy Seal what safeguards he has demanded in the negotiations in Brussels with regard to the finance available for assisting marginal farming areas in England, Wales and Scotland.
§ Mr. HeathThe Treaty of Rome specifically envisages the grant of direct assistance to agriculture in certain circumstances and, in particular, for the protection of undertakings handicapped by structural or natural conditions. Moreover, the general assurance about the remuneration of the agricultural industry which we have agreed with the Community provides for special action to be taken where necessary to ensure a fair standard of living for the agricultural population in particular areas.