Mr. Andy StewartTo 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. CurryThe 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.