§ Mr. Joplingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish details of studies he is making into what is the maximum level of production from British agriculture that can be achieved in an economic way; when he expects to come to a conclusion on his studies; and when he expects to announce their results.
§ Mr. BuchanDiscussions between officials of the Agriculture Departments320W and the interests concerned about the industry's long-term future are continuing to make satisfactory progress. I cannot as yet say when these discussions will be completed but a further statement will be made in due course.