§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the cost of his Department's writing to every Welsh dairy producer regarding the 9 per cent. quota cut; and how many letters he dispatched.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe letter and notes of advice were dispatched to each of the 7,443 registered milk producers in Wales. The printing and postage costs incurred totalled £1,710.88.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he proposes to meet leaders of the farmers' unions to discuss the dairy crisis; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI have met both the president of the Farmers Union of Wales and the chairman of the National Farmers Union in Wales on several occasions recently to discuss the 1983–84 common agricultural policy price settlement including the new arrangements for milk. I shall continue to keep in close touch with them on matters of common interest.