HC Deb 23 April 1969 vol 782 cc73-4W
45. Mr. W. H. K. Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland by how much he estimates an increase in Exchequer support for agriculture is needed to sustain an expansion of 40 per cent. in Scottish agricultural production.

Mr. Ross

The increase in Exchequer support would be considerable but, in the absence of details about the increased production of various commodities which would contribute to an overall expansion of 40 per cent. in Scottish agricultural production, it is not possible to put a figure on it.