§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which successor organisation to Milk Marque, farmers in Shrewsbury and Atcham will be able to join on 1 April 2000; and if he will make a statement. [97939]
§ Ms QuinThat is a matter for Milk Marque. My understanding is that, initially, the allocation of existing members milk contracts in Shrewsbury and Atcham will be dependent on their district code. This means that some members will be assigned to the North and others to the Central successor bodies. After 1 April 2000 they will be able to seek to join any of the successor bodies.