§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were his reasons for deciding not to continue in his predecessor's role as the Green Minister within his Department. [243]
Mr. HoggMy hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary, the Member for Daventry (Mr. Boswell) reports to me on all environmental matters. I have allocated the important role of Green Minister to him to ensure that the Ministry's environmental responsibilities receive the fullest possible attention and expertise.