Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Thursday, 4 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 1999 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, which successor organisation to Milk Marque, farmers in Shrewsbury and Atcham will be able to join on 1st April 2000; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which successor organisation to Milk Marque, farmers in Shrewsbury and Atcham will be able to join on 1 April 2000; and if he will make a statement. [97939] Ms Quin: That is a matter for Milk Marque. My understanding is that, initially, the allocation of existing member's milk contracts in Shrewsbury and Atcham with be dependent on their district code. This means that some members will be assigned to the North and others to the Central successor bodies. After 1 April 2000 they will be able to seek to join any of the successor bodies.

Secondary information