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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Baroness Burt of Solihull (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 22 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Food Production and Retail

Question
Given the power of the large supermarkets, which are driving down prices at the farm gate, what is the Minister doing to ensure that we get fair trade for farmers and producers at home as well as abroad?
Answer

The hon. Lady will be aware that the Competition Commission recently announced an inquiry into supermarkets. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has written to the commission suggesting that it looks into the issues that she raises as part of its inquiry—a move that has been welcomed by the Liberal Democrats.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
447 c1445 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Environment Food Farmers Production Retail trade
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk