§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to curb the increasing price of meat in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossThe level of meat prices is largely determined by world supply and demand. Wholesale prices of both beef and lamb, as reported on Glasgow and Smithfield markets, have in fact been falling in recent months and are below their levels of a year ago. Pork is also cheaper than a year ago although it is showing the normal seasonal increase in price at the present time. The Government's policy in general is to secure adequate supplies at reasonable prices and to promote efficiency in production, marketing and distribution.