§ Sir John FarrTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what analysis he has made of the impact of the closure of Leicester market last December on(a) specialist cattle, sheep and pig producers in the east midlands and (b) on the continued viability of other major marketing centres, such as Market Harborough; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI am not aware of any problems for producers or for other markets in the area as a result of the cessation of trading of Leicester market in December. The future of Market Harborough market and other markets is a matter for their owners.