HC Deb 09 June 1999 vol 332 cc361-2W
29. Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what action he is taking to safeguard the position of the Welsh milk industry. [85184]

Mr. Michael

With the National Assembly Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Christine Gwyther I met farming leaders on Monday 24 May. The Action Plan for the Dairy industry in Wales, published in March 1999, sets out a positive agenda through which the Welsh Development Agency and the National Assembly will be able to work with the industry to help it adapt and invest in the dairy processing facilities which are essential for future prosperity in the sector.

Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.