§ 19. Mr. Monroasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied that the present arrangements for the administration of food policy operates to the advantage of both farmer and consumer.
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§ Mr. StrangYes. Under the present arrangements, full account is taken of the interests of producers, processors, distributors and consumers of food.
§ 28. Mr. Giles Shawasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what procedures are adopted between his Department and the Department of Prices and Consumer Protection for the initiation of food policy.
§ Mr. StrangFood policy is normally initiated in my Department and pricing and subsidy policy in the Department of Prices and Consumer Protection. But the normal processes of ministerial and departmental consultation ensure that the views and responsibilities of both Departments are taken fully into account in any new policy.