§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with representatives of livestock farms in Wales to discuss progress on the lifting of the beef export ban. [88529]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesI have had many such discussions. Beef farmers in Wales have paid a heavy price for the incompetence of the previous Government. I have been pleased to support my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in sorting out this mess.
This is now a matter for the National Assembly for Wales.