§ 35. Mr. Alasdair Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in view of the fact that the United Kingdom will not be joining the European Economic Community in the near future, if he will make a reappraisal of the contribution which Highland agriculture can make to the balance of payments problem.
§ Mr. BuchanWhether or not we join the European Economic Community, the Government have taken, and will continue to take, account of the contribution which Highland agriculture can make to the saving of food imports and our balance of payments. This, and all other aspects of the position of the agricultural industry in the national economy, will be carefully considered during the Annual Review which begins tomorrow.