§ Sir Richard Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the result of his recent discussions with the principal overseas suppliers of cereals to this country; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesFollowing exchanges over recent months, agreement in principle has been reached between the United Kingdom Government and the Governments of Canada, Australia, the United States and Argentina on arrangements for co-operation in connection with the proposed minimum import price system for cereals, cereal products and by-products imported into the United Kingdom. Further details remain to be worked out, and the final conclusion of the arrangements will not take place until the United Kingdom Government have decided on the arrangements for home grown cereals in 1964–65 after consultations with the Farmers' Unions have been completed in the forthcoming Annual Review.