Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 June 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 2003 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, what measures she has taken to promote English wine.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what measures she has taken to promote English wine. [116466] Mr. Morley: The Government fosters an environment which encourages English wine producers to innovate and exploit an expanding but highly competitive market. Close liaison between industry representatives and Defra is the cornerstone to this relationship. Officials meet regularly with the industry to discuss producer concerns, and to monitor the UK Quality and Regional Wine Schemes which were introduced by the Government to promote the quality and reputation of English wine.Defra also offers English wine at large functions that it hosts from time to time, and regularly attends industry organised events.

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