HC Deb 15 December 1987 vol 124 c478W
Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consult representatives of the retail trade to obtain their co-operation in organising the distribution of any surplus EEC food through shops and supermarkets.

Mr. Gummer

[holding answer 14 December 1987]: I am consulting on the free food scheme at this moment and I shall announce our conclusions as soon as possible.