HC Deb 28 January 1988 vol 126 c359W
40. Mr. Mallon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many meetings he has had during 1987–88 with the leaders of the two main farmers unions in Northern Ireland to discuss the problems of milk and beef production.

Mr. Viggers

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and my noble Friend, Lord Lyell, have frequent meetings with farmers and representatives of the farming community at which all aspects of the industry are discussed, including milk and beef production.