HC Deb 08 June 1990 vol 173 c738W
Mr. Andy Stewart

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the latest state of play on the amendments to the potato marketing scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

The Potato Marketing Board has submitted proposed amendments to Ministers, the main purpose of which is to involve non-producer interests in the board's market management decisions, as requested by Ministers in July 1989. The amendments will also reduce the size of the board. The Secretaries of State and I have made certain modifications to the board's proposals, as a result of which they will be implemented more quickly. An order will be laid before the House shortly.