HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 cc331-2W
16. Mr. Newens

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the future of the Milk Marketing Board.

Mr. John Silkin

The EEC Commission has now put forward proposals to amend the Community milk régime to safeguard the essential powers and functions of the Milk Marketing Boards. These proposals will be discussed by the Council in due course. In the meantime, we are studying the details in consultation with the interests concerned.

18. Mr. Peter Mills

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

Mr. John Silkin

I met the Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board last week, and, although I have no plans to meet him again in the immediate future, my Department is in constant touch with the Board on all matters of mutual concern.