§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what his longer-term policy is towards butter imports from New Zealand; and whether it is his intention to reduce imports to enable the British producers to compete more effectively with imports from Europe.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy aim is to secure satisfactory arrangements for the continuing importation of New Zealand butter after the end of this year. I see no reason why this should affect our own industry's ability to compete with imports from Europe.
30Wcommittees have given advice to local authorities; in how many of them they advised that agricultural need had been established; in how many cases it had not been established; how many requests for advice were withdrawn; and if he will give a breakdown of the figures for each quarter since the Rent (Agriculture) Act came into force.
§ Mr. WigginThe following is the information: