HC Deb 21 October 1991 vol 196 cc366-7W
25. Mr. Livsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the present state of the beef sector in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

From my recent discussions with the farming unions and farmers in Wales I am well aware of the concerns of beef producers. As part of the annual autumn review, I am currently assessing the economic conditions and prospects for producers in less favoured areas in Wales. More generally, the Government will seek to ensure that measures for the beef sector included as part of the reform of the common agricultural policy do not discriminate against our producers.