§ 30. Mr. George Rodgersasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the comparative level of food prices in the EEC and on world markets.
§ Mr. PeartBecause of differences in the quality, grading and presentation of products, any comparison of prices of foodstuffs from different sources can be made only in broad terms. Subject to these reservations, I append a table showing the latest information on EEC and world prices for the more important commodities
steps he has taken to publicise the new rules and increased levels of grant available under the Farm and Horticulture Development Scheme; and if he is satisfied with the rate of take up.
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§ Mr. StrangThe publicity arrangements for the amended Farm and Horticulture Development Scheme were described in the reply given to the hon. Member for Howden (Sir P. Bryan) on 18th June.—[Vol. 913, c.301–2.]—As to take up, there is considerable interest among the farming community, and I am satisfied that this will result in an increased number of successful proposals for development plans.