Written question asked by Jim Dobbin (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Thursday, 8 March 2001 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 action he is taking to promote cost-effective utilisation of farm inputs. (Failed OPQ), - Includes ref to Dep 011336 imputs task force interim report, copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Dobbin: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to promote cost-effective utilisation of farm inputs. [151393] Ms Quin: My right hon. Friend the Minister announced on 23 November the setting up of a Government/industry task force to examine the scope for increasing the effective use of farm inputs and reducing input costs. This is one of several task force initiatives which we have taken in partnership with farming and food interests. The inputs task force published an interim report in late January. Its work is now focused on the issue of market transparency and differences in business practice and regulatory frameworks. The task force expects to report in late March.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 364 c346W; 151393
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Cost effectiveness Agriculture Costs Farms Farmers Operating costs Inputs Task Force
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