HC Deb 13 July 1984 vol 63 cc705-6W
Mr. Maclean

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has decided to hold a public inquiry into the Potato Marketing Board's proposals to amend the potato marketing scheme.

Mr. Jopling

We received just over 100 objections to the board's proposals to amend the scheme. I and the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Wales have now carefully considered all the objections. We have decided to direct that a public inquiry be held as soon as possible. In the light of the objections and representations made to us, and the report of the inquiry, we shall decide whether or not modifications are appropriate. The name of the chairman, date and place of the public inquiry will be announced shortly.