§ Mr. Michael SpicerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how he intends to develop export opportunities for the United Kingdom's food and drink industry. [20951]
§ Mr. JackThe marketing development scheme introduced last June exists specifically to encourage industry to improve its marketing and export performance. We are also working closely with food export firms and Food From Britain on a plan for vigorous promotion of British food and drink over the next three years. For example, at the international food and drink exhibition in London last week, all the Ministers in this Department demonstrated their full support for British food companies aiming at international markets. We shall continue this support at every opportunity.