Cereals Marketing Board

HC Deb 19 October 1971 vol 823 c536

26. Mr. Farr

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will announce his plans for the establishment of a cereals marketing board.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Under the Agricultural Marketing Act, it is for producers to take the initiative.

Mr. Farr

Can my hon. Friend say what representations he has had in this connection from the producers, whether he has had a chance of considering them, and when lie intends to take the necessary action.

Mr. Stodart

We have had no representations of any kind.