§ 50. Mr. John Wellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent discussions he has had with the Country Landowners Association and the National Farmers Union of England and Wales about the future structure of agriculture.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI regularly have discussions with both the Country Landowners Association and the National Farmers Union about various aspects of agriculture and, where appropriate, take account of the likely future structure of the industry.
§ 51. Mr. John Home Robertsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the present level of investment in new machinery, plant, buildings and breeding stock in the agriculture industry.
§ Mr. WigginNo. I am concerned about the fall in the volume of investment in plant and machinery and the trend in breeding livestock numbers, which, if continued, would have adverse effects on the productive potential of the industry.