§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to set up a special committee of 183W inquiry to look into the situation of marginal farmers in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alec JonesMy right hon. and learned Friend has no plans to set up a special committee of inquiry to consider the problems of marginal farmers.
As the hon. Member is aware, we are currently considering with other Agriculture Ministers the conclusions of officials who have been studying these problems—as they relate to the United Kingdom as a whole.