§ Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consultations he has carried out or arranged to consider recent changes and forecasts of changes in the pattern of British weather and the possible effect upon agricultural practice and production.
§ Mr. StrangThe Meteorological Office view is that the weather in the United214W Kingdom during the last year or two has not been out of line with the variations which might be expected from long-term records. Farmers are well accustomed to adjusting their activities and plans to meet changes in weather patterns from year to year though I realise that their adaptability is being severely tested by the present drought.