HC Deb 16 February 1978 vol 944 c317W
31. Mr. Newens

asked the Minister of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food if he will give a progress report on his discussions with the dairy industry on the future of the Milk Marketing Board.

Mr. John Silkin

A number of meetings have been held with representatives of the Milk Marketing Boards, the Farmers' Unions and the dairy trade to discuss the Commission's proposals on the future of the Milk Marketing Boards. These have identified a range of detailed points, which I will take into account when discussion on the proposals begins in the Council of Ministers.

43. Mr. Boscawen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will next meet the Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board.

Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will next meet the Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board.

Mr. John Silkin

I have no plans to meet the Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board in the immediate future, but my Department is in constant touch with the Board on all matters of mutual concern.

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