HC Deb 02 February 1999 vol 324 cc603-4W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what plans he has to provide funding for the establishment of regional farm produce markets; [68069]

(2) what representations he has received on the establishment of a regional farm produce market for the North West; [68070]

(3) if he will list the regional farm produce markets in the United Kingdom. [68071]

Mr. Rooker

[holding answer 28 January 1999]: The Ministry does not keep lists of farmers' markets held in the UK and has not received representations on the establishment of a regional farm produce market for the North West. I have no plans to fund the establishment of farmers markets but am keen to encourage them. The Ministry will be holding a seminar in March to promote the concept of farmers' markets.