§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the state of the hill and marginal farmers who during the last few years have increased their breeding cow herd; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopThe situation of hill and upland cattle breeders is being closely watched in the light of the autumn calf and store sales. The increased assurance provided by the beef premium arrangements should encourage fatteners to pay remunerative prices at this year's sales. The state of the whole industry will be considered at the annual farm price review.