Food and Drinks Industry

HC Deb 24 January 1977 vol 924 cc443-4W

Mr. Grylls

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list in the Official Report a summary of any further recommendations from the sector working party on the food and drinks industry further to his reply to the hon. Member for Bridgwater (Mr. King) on 15th November 1976; and whether any further action has been taken since then.

Mr. Strang

The Economic Development Committee for the Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry has recently submitted a further report to the National Economic Development Council. This Authority fully accepts the need to consult the local authorities concerned before reaching a final decision.