Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what changes he intends to make to Milk Marque following the report by the Competition Commission; and if he will make a statement. [96609]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 1 November 1999]: My right hon. Friend the Minister has no locus to require changes to be made to Milk Marque.
Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers he estimates will be affected by his proposals for Milk Marque. [96610]
§ Ms Quin[holding answer 1 November 1999]: My right hon. Friend the Minister has made no such proposals. All the farmers who are members of Milk Marque will be affected directly by the action proposed by Milk Marque as a result of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report. There may be indirect effects on others.