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Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 6 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2012. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Milk: Wales

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on exclusive milk contracts.
Answer

DEFRA officials have worked closely with their colleagues in the Welsh Assembly in formulating the UK's policy position during the negotiation of the Commission Dairy Package, which sets out rules on contractual relations in the milk and milk products sector. This collaboration will continue as we consider how the Dairy Package should be implemented across the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94624; 540 c383W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Milk Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk