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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 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, if he will permit Milk Marque to continue to sell surplus produce to (a) Northern Ireland and (b) the Netherlands.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will permit Milk Marque to continue to sell surplus produce to (a) Northern Ireland and (b) the Netherlands. [95788] Ms Quin: Following publication of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on the supply in Great Britain of raw cows' milk, this is a matter for the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the competition authorities. I have no locus in this matter. Trade within the EU is allowed subject to compliance with competition and other rules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
95788; 337 c160W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Northern Ireland Retail trade Milk Marque Netherlands Untreated milk Surpluses