Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 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, how many farmers he estimates will be affected by his proposals for Milk Marque. - (Holding answer 1 November 1999).

Answer: Mr. Robertson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers he estimates will be affected by his proposals for Milk Marque. [96610] Ms Quin: [holding answer 1 November 1999]: My right hon. Friend the Minister has made no such proposals. All the farmers who are members of Milk Marque will be affected directly by the action proposed by Milk Marque as a result of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report. There may be indirect effects on others.

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