§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what role will be played by the Minister with special responsibility for small firms in the Government's consultation with small businesses on the proposed levy for the Food Standards Agency. [68972]
§ Mr. Wills[holding answer 2 February 1999]: As Minister with responsibility for small firms I am concerned to ensure that the arrangements over the levy to recover some of the costs of establishing the Food Standards Agency are fair to the smaller businesses involved. My hon. Friend the Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs takes a strong interest in the development of these proposals and will continue to be involved as they evolve.