HC Deb 17 December 1998 vol 322 c660W
24. Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the prospects for future profitability of farming in the United Kingdom over the next 10 years. [63008]

Mr. Rooker

It is difficult to predict the trend in farm incomes because of the many factors involved. I am kept informed by my officials on how specific market developments could impact on farm incomes.