HC Deb 15 February 1983 vol 37 cc117-8W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take further steps to promote Welsh dairy products in view of the recent drop in butter consumption; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The promotion of dairy products is primarily a matter for the industry itself.

However, the Commission recently proposed the continuation of the United Kingdom butter subsidy as part of the CAP price fixing for 1983–84, and the Government will be seeking to increase this. In addition, Food from Britain is to be established soon, subject to parliamentary approval, and will receive Government financial assistance initially to develop the marketing of all agricultural produce in conjunction with existing bodies and organisations.