§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the progress of his discussions with the National Farmers' Unions regarding the state of the beef market.
§ Mr. BuchanI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Members for Merioneth (Mr. Thomas) and Melton (Mr. Latham) on 11th April —[Vol. 872, c.242–4]. My right hon. Friend proposes to open talks very shortly with the interests concerned on the longterm future of the agricultural industry.