Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Cunningham of Felling (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what are his Ministry's main priorities for the horticulture industry. - (Holding answer 9 February 1998).

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are his Ministry's main priorities for the horticulture industry; and if he will make a statement. [28546] Dr. John Cunningham: [holding answer 9 February 1998]: The Government wish to see a successful, competitive horticulture industry, together with an increase in the production and consumption of fruit and vegetables, increased production and use of ornamental plants and flowers and an ever stronger relationship between producers, retailers and consumers.

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