§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the concern felt by cereal growers at the lack of information about the new arrangements for cereals which will come into operation on 1st February, 1973; and if he will make an early statement to clarify the position, to enable growers to assess the value of their crops and to prevent difficulties in cereal mar- 210W keting in the period between the commencement of harvesting to February, 1973.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave on 9th May to my hon. Friend the Member for Devizes (Mr. Charles Morrison). Discussions are proceeding on those matters which are subject to decisions taken by the institutions of the Community. I am aware of the concern felt by cereals growers and an announcement will be made as soon as these negotiations are concluded.—[Vol. 836, c. 321–4.]