§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) on what dates within the last 12 months he met representatives of Trusthouse Forte; what matters were discussed; and if he plans any future meetings;
(2) on what dates within the last 12 months he met representatives of Sainsburys; what matters were discussed; if he plans any future meetings; and if he will make a statement;
(3) on what dates within the last 12 months he met representatives of Tesco; what matters were discussed; and what future meetings are planned;
(4) on what dates within the last 12 months he met representatives of Safeway; what matters were discussed; and what future meetings are planned;
(5) on what dates within the last 12 months he met representatives of Marks and Spencer; what matters were discussed; and what future meetings are planned.
§ Mr. CurryI refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave him on Tuesday, 28 November 1989 at column192.
§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met a representative for Eli Lilly; what was discussed; and if has plans for any future meetings.
§ Mr. MacleanSo far as I am aware, no incumbent Minister has had such a meeting. However, in February 1988 my right hon. Friend the then Minister of State met company representatives to discuss matters relating to the licensing of veterinary medicines. There are no plans for further meetings.
§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met a representative from Monsanto; what matters were discussed; if he plans any further meetings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanSo far as I am aware, neither my right hon. Friend nor his predecessors have had such a meeting. However, my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary met company representatives on 15 November to discuss matters relating to the licensing of veterinary medicines. There are no plans for further meetings.