I notice that when the Leader of the Opposition called on a number of agricultural spokesmen to resign, the hon. Gentleman was the only one to do so. My right hon. Friend has reminded the House of the circumstances of the BSE crisis and its consequences. Is my right hon.
Friend is right.
Farmers and farm leaders have made it absolutely clear to the Government that they do not want a trade war, least of all a trade war in agricultural products. No one is talking about a trade war, and it is absurd of the Government to pretend that we are. The Minister's cuddling up to the French plainly has not worked.