§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will bring forward proposals to improve profitability of Welsh agriculture; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe profitability of agriculture in all parts of the United Kingdom is an essential element of the annual review of agriculture presently being undertaken by Agriculture Departments. Meanwhile, the hon. Member will be aware of the increases in hill livestock allowances recently announced to the House by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, which will benefit Welsh agriculture by some £6 million in 1980–[Vol. 974, c. 275–76.]