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

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What assessment he has made of the functioning of the milk market since the establishment of Milk Marque. - Ref to report on the UK dairy industry and the common agricultural policy regime. (HC40,1995/96). (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the functioning of the milk market since the establishment of Milk Marque. [17569] Mr. Baldry: I am very pleased with the results of the Government's deregulation of the milk market. In its recent report on the UK dairy industry and the common agricultural policy regime, the Agriculture Committee concluded that deregulation has been highly successful.

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