§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the state of the dairy industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsTotal milk production in Wales has been maintained since April despite rising costs. The Welsh Council of the National Farmers Union and the Farmers Union of Wales has recently made representations on the need to maintain the viability of milk producers. I am considering, in consultation with other agriculture Ministers, whether any further action needs to be taken.