Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Monday, 15 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 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 replace the proposed flat rate for the proposed Food Standards Agency levy with a sliding scale based on size of operation. - (Holding answer 18 March 1999).

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will replace the proposed flat rate for the proposed Food Standards Agency levy with a sliding scale based on size of operation. [77532] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 18 March 1999]: Public consultation on the proposed levy ends on 24 March. We will not reach final decisions on the proposed flat rate or any other aspects of the proposals until we have considered carefully all the responses we receive.

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