Mr. Gareth ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the progress of the three industry-led food working groups which he has established under the Food Strategy for Wales. [75712]
§ Mr. MichaelThe three industry-led Working Groups, set up by my Department and supported by the Welsh Development Agency, have completed their Action Plans for the Lamb and Beef, Dairy and Organic Food Sectors, which we are publishing today, 8 March. I welcome this important contribution by the industry to helping farmers secure the future of their industry and to developing the Food Strategy for Wales. I am grateful to the Chairmen and members of the Groups for their work in preparing the Plans. I have placed copies of the three Action Plans and the Executive Summary in the Libraries of the House.
Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.