§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in the light of the decision by the Scottish National Farmers Union that the area levy, linked to production costs, should be the basis of the restructing of the potato marketing scheme, he will reject the proposals contained in the Pooley-Grantham plan; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKaySeveral ideas are being canvassed in the context of the current review of market support arrangements for potatoes but the Government are not at this stage committed to any particular option. Any proposals which the National Farmers Union of Scotland 205W wishes to make will be welcomed for consideration by the review group. No final decision will be taken until the groups's recommendations are known.