§ 1. Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to change the method of distribution of EC butter and beef in 1994 in Clwyd and Wales.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Mr. Gwilym Jones)May I start, Madam Speaker, by wishing you, on behalf of everyone here, a happy St. David's day.
The arrangements for the European surplus food scheme in the United Kingdom are being reviewed and any alterations to the arrangements will be announced at the end of the review.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesI am glad to hear that from the Minister, because he will know that in my constituency, people in parts of Glyndwr, which is not distributing food, receive food via their community council. Many people live close to Wrexham council areas, where people automatically receive food via the district council. That is utterly unfair. I hope that the review will have the result that everyone who is entitled to EC surplus food will receive it.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI appreciate what the hon. Gentleman says. There is a differing degree of coverage throughout Wales. Taking the example of one part of my constituency, one individual—Councillor Victor Reilly—has taken on the superhuman job of spearheading the distribution of butter and beef. However, I can tell the hon. Gentleman that the publicity that has been given to the scheme has resulted in twice as many organisations coming forward this winter as were in operation last year.