§ Mr. Peartasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in the course of the forthcoming Price Review, he will initiate discussions with representatives of the agricultural industry on an alternative policy to that agreed by the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Price Review discussions will be concerned with the operation of our existing arrangements.
§ Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether Her Majesty's Government will make any provision in the Price Review for the extra expenses of farmers, incurred by the snow and frost over the last weeks.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsWeather risks are normally carried by the farmer. It is 171W not yet possible to assess fully the effects of the severe weather since Christmas and in any case I cannot anticipate the decisions to be reached as a result of the forthcoming Review.