HC Deb 29 June 1989 vol 155 c550W
22. Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has any proposals for bringing about an increase in organic farming methods.

30. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what new initiatives he will take to increase the percentage of organically grown food.

Mr. MacGregor

The Government are encouraging in various ways the development of organic farming in response to consumer demand, for example through its strong support for the United Kingdom register of organic food standards.