§ 10. Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many meetings he has had with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to discuss the future of Welsh farming. [28408]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI meet my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food frequently to discuss the issues of common interest including the future of Welsh agriculture. The last formal occasion was on Wednesday 11 February.
§ 19. Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he last held talks with Welsh farming representatives; and what matters were discussed. [28417]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI met representatives of the Welsh agriculture industry on 4, 5 and 9 February. We discussed the problems currently facing the industry at the first two meetings and the long term future of Welsh agriculture at the third meeting. I also addressed the Welsh Forum of the National Farmers' Union's Annual Conference on 3 February.