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

The special measures of assistance which the Government introduced in the latter part of 1974, together with the awards and decisions at this year's Annual Price Review and CAP prices discussions, including the new beef regime, provide a sound basis for Scottish farmers' production plans for this year. Moreover Scottish farmers are well placed to share in the expansion of production envisaged in the White Paper "Food From Our Own Resources" (Cmnd. 6020) and can plan ahead with confidence in the light of the Government's commitment to plan their support policy in accordance with the objectives set out in the White Paper.