§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the purpose was of the presence of the DEFRA stand at this year's agricultural shows; at which shows it appeared; and how she will assess its effectiveness. [63194]
§ Mr. MorleyThe following list shows the venues at which a DEFRA information/exhibition stand has been or will be present.
The purpose of providing such a stand at these events is to provide information on the interests, responsibilities and activities of the Department. Other issues are covered depending on the location, theme and potential audience.
The cost-effectiveness of these events is kept under review by assessment of the numbers of visitors to the stand, the number of inquiries and/or requests dealt with and feedback from the show organisers.
DEFRA information and exhibition stands
Attendance at agricultural shows: year 2002-03
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- Devon County Show
- Royal Bath and West Show
- Northumberland County Show
- Royal Cornwall Show
- South of England Show
- Three Counties Show
- East of England Show
- Lincolnshire Show
- Royal Norfolk Show
- Great Yorkshire Show
- CLA Game Fair
- Royal Lancashire Show
- New Forest and Hampshire Show
- Pig and Poultry Fair
- Grassland 2002
- Beef 2002
- Cereals 2002
- Spray and Sprayers
- Sheep Event
- European Dairy Event
- Royal Smithfield Show
- BBC Gardener's World
- Hampton Court Flower Show
- Tatton Park Flower Show
- Fruit Focus.