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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 October 2006. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Monday, 30 October 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Farm Gate Prices

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent discussions he has had with supermarkets on farmgate prices paid to farmers.
Answer

Farmgate prices are primarily a matter for the buyers and sellers concerned. However, the implications for the dairy industry of downward pressure on producer prices was one of the items discussed at a recent meeting between the Secretary of State and supermarket chairmen.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
95650; 451 c61W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Prices Milk
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk