HC Deb 31 July 1975 vol 896 cc588-9W
44. Mr. Newens

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is his policy to encourage long-term planning of food production in relation to the projected needs of the population; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Pearl

The recent White Paper "Food From Our Own Resources" (Cmnd. 6020) sets out guidelines for our agricultural production policies into the 1980s.

56. Mr. Watt

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the progress being made to achieve the objectives put forward in the Government White Paper, "Food From Our Own Resources".

Mr. Peart

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Isle of Ely (Mr. Freud) earlier this afternoon.

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