§ Ms MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of converting the Milk Marketing Board for Northern Ireland into a voluntary co-operative. [15406]
§ Mr. AncramThe Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland"s expenditure on this matter is estimated at £250,000 over the two years 1993–94 and 1994–95. This is compromised mainly of staff time but includes payments for independent financial advice. The Milk Marketing Board for Northern Ireland has estimated its expenditure at £650,000.