Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 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, what estimate he has made of the impact of his proposals regarding Milk Marque on the price paid to farmers for the milk they produce; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 1 November 1999).

Answer: Mr. Robertson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the impact of his proposals regarding Milk Marque on the price paid to farmers for the milk they produce; and if he will make a statement. [96603] Ms Quin: [holding answer 1 November 1999]: My right hon. Friend the Minister has made no proposals regarding Milk Marque. There should not be an adverse effect on prices of Milk Marque's own action taken in response to the report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry's response to it.

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