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Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
Why (a) the may blossom cauliflower, (b) the prizewinner swede, (c) the black kidney potato, (d) the everlasting green kale, (e) the black sugarsweet turnip, (f) the blight resistant Virginia spinach, (g) the Tommy Toe tomato (h) the giant tree tomato; and (i) Ely white celery are omitted from the list of species which are allowed to be commercially bought or sold as seeds.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
281 c592-3W; 37450;37359
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Agriculture Marketing Seeds Vegetables