HC Deb 11 February 1970 vol 795 cc337-8W
48. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what additional capital will he required during 1970 by the agricultural industry in order to implement the selective expansion programme.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

The question of capital cannot be considered independently of other matters such as manpower, technological change and the rate of growth of output and income. That is why we review each year the progress of the programme in consultation with the farmers' representatives at the Annual Review.