§ Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if be; is satisfied that adequate supplies of fertilisers will be available for livestock and arable farmers for this season 1974–75; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopMany farmers have already obtained their fertilisers for the whole of the season 1974–75. I do not foresee any serious difficulties for those who have not yet done so provided that they place firm orders with their suppliers in good time.