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Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Monday, 15 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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, when she last met representatives of the dairy industry to discuss the price of milk. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she last met representatives of the dairy industry to discuss the price of milk. [198974] Alun Michael: Price negotiations are a private commercial matter in which the Government cannot and should not get involved, provided competition rules are respected. However, Ministers frequently meet representatives from all parts of the dairy supply chain and are therefore aware of the issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198974; 426 c1995W;426 c2001W
Session
2003-04
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Dairy farming Prices Milk
Link
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