§ 31. Mr. Newensasked 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 SilkinA 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. Boscawenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will next meet the Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board.
§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will next meet the Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board.
§ Mr. John SilkinI 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.