§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what(a) meetings and (b) telephone conversations he has had with Anne M. Veneman since her appointment as US Secretary of Agriculture. [153367]
§ Mr. Nick BrownSo far I have not had any meetings or conversations with Anne M. Veneman since her appointment as US Secretary of Agriculture. We had hoped to meet at the Agra Europe event on 29 March but unfortunately neither Ms Veneman nor I were able to attend. I hope that a meeting can be arranged at the earliest opportunity.