§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the state of the horticultural industry and the use of hydroponics in cultivation to improve its efficiency.
§ Mr. Strang:I am confident that efficient growers will adapt to circumstances and continue to provide the high quality produce in demand by consumers.
Hydroponic cultivation is still largely experimental, and Government sponsored research and development into this technique continues.