Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 29 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Topical Questions
- Question
- The Secretary of State will be aware that the new grocery suppliers code will cover the relationships between suppliers and the supermarkets and first-tier suppliers. What conversations has he had with his counterparts in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to ensure that the ombudsman's remit and the code can be extended so that farmers will not be subjected to excessive cost and risk?
- Answer
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As I outlined in one of my earlier answers, the Department convenes a number of forums to allow farmers to engage directly with DEFRA and others to discuss these very issues. As I have also said, the Government are considering the question of the ombudsman, and discussions between Departments should reach a conclusion shortly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 498 c441
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Farmers Supermarkets
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