§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will list the agricultural shows which will be attended by Ministers this season; and if she will make a statement on her policy with regard to ministerial visits to shows. [120197]
§ Alun MichaelA provisional list of the agricultural shows which Ministers hope to attend this season is given in the table. Attendance can be affected by a variety of factors including business in the House.
The Secretary of State and Ministers appreciate the value of attending agricultural shows and visit as many shows as their diaries allow. As it is not possible to visit all shows seeking ministerial support a rolling programme is adopted to ensure all regions of the country are visited each year.
Name Event Secretary of State Lord Whitty Royal Show Devon County Show Royal Cornwall Show East of England Show Royal Show Royal Lancashire Show Dairy Event Mr. Morley Royal Show Great Yorkshire Show CLA Game Fair Mr. Michael Royal Show New Forest & Hants County Show Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead British Equine Event, Stoneleigh Mr. Bradshaw Royal Show