§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of concern among farmers that present policy gives no guarantee of a floor to the price of beef; and if he will make a statement on the Government's position on this matter.
§ Mr. BuchanI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Harborough (Mr. Farr) on 3rd April 1974.—[Vol. 871, c.388–9.]
§ Miss Quennellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect upon beef production he estimates the present level of slaughtering in the breeding herds will have.
§ Mr. BuchanThe effect of the current levels of cow slaughtering on future beef production will depend on the replacement plans of individual producers.