HC Deb 17 March 1998 vol 308 c568W
18. Mr. Swinney

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the Scottish National Farmers Union to discuss farm incomes. [33172]

Mr. Macdonald

Government Ministers meet the National Farmers Union of Scotland on a regular basis. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State last met Union leaders on 9 February when farm incomes were amongst the topics discussed. My noble Friend Lord Sewel last met the Union on 19 February and addressed their AGM on 6 March.