§ David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress her Department has made in developing proposals to alter the Horticultural Development Council Order 1986 (as amended). [163634]
§ Alun MichaelThe Horticultural Development Council has discussed the levy rate for non-agaricus mushrooms with Defra officials and this is now being considered as part of the statutory review of the Council. Any change to the levy rate will require an amendment to the Horticultural Development Council Order 1986 (as amended). As part of the review we will consider any other proposals for change to the Order including suggestions from the Council.
§ David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions her Department has had with(a) the Horticultural Development Council and (b) the Mushroom Growers Association about introducing a differential levy rate for non-agaricus (exotic) mushroom growers. [163678]
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§ Mr. BradshawThe Horticultural Development Council has discussed the levy rate for exotic mushrooms with Defra officials. The possibility of a differential levy rate is being considered as part of the current statutory review of the Council and the Mushroom Growers' Association (together with other industry bodies) will be consulted on any firm proposals for change.