HC Deb 21 April 1988 vol 131 cc563-4W
Mr. Goodlad

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the case for additional grading facilities at Chelford market; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wareing

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will reconsider his refusal to grant additional grading facilities at Chelford market; what representations he has received on this subject; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

I have received a number of representations. Grading facilities are provided to allow producers to obtain benefit of the variable premium schemes consistent with the need for efficiency and economy. There are numerous liveweight and deadweight certification facilities in the area and there are no grounds for providing additional facilities at Chelford.