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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 July 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take steps to support the frozen peas industry and pea producers in East Anglia; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 17 June 2002).
Answer

Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will take steps to support the frozen peas industry and pea producers in East Anglia; and if she will make a statement. [62270] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 17 June 2002]: The production and processing of peas are undertaken in response to market demand. I have no plans to provide specific support either to producers or to processors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62270; 388 c367W;388 c365W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Industry Government assistance Production Frozen food East of England Peas
Link
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