HC Deb 15 May 1984 vol 60 c106W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will meet representatives of the farming unions in Wales to discuss his approach to hardship cases as a result of the dairy milk quota; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Yes. I am meeting the chairman of the Welsh council of the NFU on 16 May and the president of the FUW on 21 May.

Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to assist the small dairy fanner in Wales facing problems as a result of the recent EEC dairy quota.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The Government are currently considering possible schemes to assist dairy producers facing special difficulties as a result of the recent EEC dairy quota arrangements apart from those who may benefit as hardship cases under the special reserve.