§ Mr. JohnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Pontypridd,Official Report, 20 June, column 426, what is his policy in respect of civil servants addressing conferences and expressing views on agricultural matters which are not consonant with Her Majesty's Government policies.
§ Mr. MacGregor[holding answer 1 July 1988]: This is a matter for the internal management of my Department.