HC Deb 30 October 1986 vol 103 cc252-3W
15. Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to improve the marketing of British food.

Mr. Gummer

The Government established Food From Britain in 1983 to improve the marketing of British food. We are providing some £14 million to FFB during the five years to 1987–88 and financial commitments have now been made by the food and agricultural industries. Provided their contributions reach at least £3 million in 1988–89, further Government funds will be available until 1990–91. FFB has made an encouraging start, and I believe that it will continue to build on its initial successes.