§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of668W whether the milk quota leasing system is working in the interests of the British farmer; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 13 March 1995]With the full support of the British dairy industry, the Government have sought to provide the most flexible conditions possible for producers to lease milk quota. The current leasing arrangements offer ready access to quota for those who do not have the resources to purchase quota outright or who want the flexibility to acquire extra quota as the need arises.