HC Deb 23 April 1969 vol 782 cc79-80W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will forthwith institute discussions with the Scottish National Farmers Union about ways in which the disadvantage of the Scottish agricultural industry resulting from the disproportionate incidence of rating of intensive livestock units can be recouped.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of his talks with the Scottish National Farmers Union in relation to the rating of agricultural buildings.

Mr. Ross

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given today to the hon. Member for Dumfries (Mr. Monro).