Agricultural Bill - Interviews With Farmers (1947)

Ware, Hertfordshire. Agricultural bill - Interviews with farmers. MS. John Parsons surrounded by crowd of people at bar of pub. MS. He interviews man: J.P. Well, how do you feel about the new deal for farmers? Man: Well I should like to know what’s going to happen with the guaranteed prices when overseas start sending cheap food into this country. J.P: That’s quite a point sir, and you? Man: I think the general principle of it will be accepted by the farmers. J.P: Thank you very much. Man: I think if they stick to the prices that they do fix it will be quite a good thing for us. J.P: Thank you sir. SCU. Man: I think the agricultural policy’s alright but I’m afraid when we get competition in about 2 years time from the foreigners it won’t work. (Parsons takes mike to another man). Man: My opinion is about the agricultural bill that it’s alright if it stays where it is and prices remain the same, especially potatoes. MS. Parsons with group of farmers at cattle market. MS. Starts interviews. Man: The grea