HC Deb 07 July 1987 vol 119 c70W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the state of the dairy industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Walker

Although measures have been introduced to curb the continuing over-supply problem in the milk sector, latest figures confirm that incomes on all dairy farms in Wales went up by 52 per cent. in 1985–86, and the dairy sector remains the most profitable of the livestock commodities in Wales.