HC Deb 06 November 1974 vol 880 c153W
Mrs. Winifred Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the dates and places of meetings planned with representatives of the Scottish farming industry.

Mr. William Ross

Continuous liaison is maintained by Ministers and officials with representatives of the Scottish farming industry, and meetings are arranged as and when necessary, frequently at short notice. My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Agriculture met office bearers of the Scottish NFU in London yesterday. At present the following meetings at official level are planned: 11th November in London; 12th November in Edinburgh 19th or 22nd November at Mylnefield, Dundee; and 13th December in Edinburgh.