HC Deb 30 March 1977 vol 929 c156W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the present state of the dairy industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Morris

Milk production in Wales has recovered from the effects of last year's drought, and figures for the four-month period ended 28th February show a small increase over the corresponding period a year earlier. I see the present situation as a sound basis on which the milk sector can continue to expand as envisaged in the Government's White Paper "Food from our own Resources".

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