HC Deb 09 February 1971 vol 811 c91W
60. Mr. Body

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to encourage in marketing among horticultural producers.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The Central Council for Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation is to have increased resources for promoting co-operation, especially in marketing. Horticultural marketing co-operatives will qualify for the same grants as those given to individuals under the Horticulture Improvement Scheme, as well as for special grants for purposes of particular interest to these co-operatives. They will also benefit from the proposals in the Rating Bill.