HC Deb 01 March 1990 vol 168 c327W
Mr. Andy Stewart

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are his plans for the future of Food from Britain.

Mr. Ian Bruce

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to continue financial support for Food from Britain beyond the end of 1991.

Mr. Curry

I was pleased to announce on 9 February that the current arrangements for Government funding of Food from Britain would be extended until 1992–93. Under these arrangements Food from Britain will receive £3.5 million a year to cover establishment costs plus up to a further £1 million a year on the basis of £1 for every £3 contributed by industry in the previous year. It is now for the industry to demonstrate its commitment to Food from Britain by making full and best use of the services it offers.