Marketing Boards (Hansard, 29 January 1976)

HC Deb 29 January 1976 vol 904 c299W 299W

§ Mr. Geraint Howells
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he proposes to set up any more marketing boards with statutory powers; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Bishop
No. Under the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 the initiative for the establishment of any marketing board rests with the producers concerned and not with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.