HC Deb 24 November 1975 vol 901 c81W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) if he will publish details of the statements made and interviews given by him during the month of October regarding the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland;

(2) in so far as Northern Ireland is concerned, has there been any departure from the policy outlined in the White Paper "Food From Our Own Resources" regarding the targets of output and farm income, or the length of time involved in achieving those targets;

(3) what was the total number of persons employed full-time in farming in Northern Ireland in each of the last three years; and what was the average income per head weekly and annually in each of these years.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I shall reply to the hon. Member's Questions as soon as possible.