§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on his discussions with the major supermarket chains on the prices paid for the milk they purchase. [119586]
§ Ms QuinWhile pricing decisions are a matter for retailers, we know from our contact with them that the supermarkets are aware of the concerns of producers over the low prices they are receiving for their milk.
454WAt the 30 March summit we also removed dairy hygiene charges for farmers in England; announced that we are approaching the European Commission to remove the weight limit on the OTMS Scheme; and agreed to pay £22 million agrimonetary compensation to farmers. We have also encouraged the different parts of the food chain to come together and develop a code of practice so that farmers feel their concerns are being given greater weight.