§ Mrs. PeacockTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been done by the Government to promote a level playing field in the development of competition following the decision to abolish the Milk Marketing Board; and what methods have been employed by the Milk Marketing Board in establishing Milk Marque as its successor.
§ Mr. JackThe Government's actions in respect of the proposed changes to the marketing of milk are guided by the provisions of the Agriculture Act 1993. The Milk 429W Marketing Board has proposed that Milk Marque should be established as its successor body. We have received reports of concern from outside bodies regarding the methods employed by Milk Marketing Board, Genus and National Milk Record staff to persuade producers to sign contracts with Milk Marque.