Written question asked by Mark Robinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 March 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What recent initiatives his Department has taken to promote British food. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Mark Robinson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent initiatives his Department has taken to promote British food. [17566] Mrs. Browning: At the recent international food and drink exhibition held at Earls court, the Department co-sponsored the British speciality food section with Food From Britain to help raise the profile of this important sector of the food and drink industry. This initiative received universal praise from exhibitors and buyers, and the exhibition received a record number of trade visits.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 291 c744W; 17566
Session: 1996-97
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Industry Food Food From Britain Agricultural products Trade promotion