§ 28. Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the latest position in the negotiations on the future of the Milk Marketing Board.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe Council of Ministers will resume its consideration of the Commission's proposals on the future of the Milk Marketing Boards at its meeting next week. I remain determined to safeguard the essential functions of the boards.
§ 52. Mr. Draysonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will next meet the chairman of the Milk Marketing Board.
§ Mr. SilkinI have no immediate plans to do so, but my Department keeps in constant touch with the board on all matters of mutual interest.
§ 64. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is yet in a position to make a statement on the future of the Milk Marketing Boards.
§ Mr. BishopMy right hon. Friend has already made clear on a number of occasions our position on the future of the Milk Marketing Boards. Any definitive statement must, however, await a decision by the Council of Ministers on the Commission's proposals for safeguarding the essential functions of the boards.