§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when the Sustainable Farming and Food Group last met; and if she will lay a copy of the minutes of that meeting in the Library. [81157]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 20 November 2002]The Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food, Chaired by Sir Donald Curry, published its report "Farming and Food—a sustainable future" on 29 January. The Commission last met on 22 January, when it agreed the final text of its report and details of its publication launch.
The formation of an Implementation Group, chaired by Sir Donald Curry, was announced on 25 October. The group will oversee the delivery of the Governments' Strategy on Farming and Food. The Implementation Group will work with the farming and food industries and Government to drive forward those changes.
The group had its first meeting on 28 October at which it discussed a draft of the Governments' forthcoming Farming and Food Strategy, and agreed timings of future meetings and work plans. The group also agreed to establish a website. Summaries of the outcome of meetings will be posted on this once it is established.