Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 May 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 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, whether the Minister for Rural Affairs is a member of the Cooperative Party. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the Minister for Rural Affairs is a member of the Co- operative Party. [170756] Alun Michael: Yes. I am proud to have represented the Co-operative Party as well as the Labour Party since I was first elected as a Cardiff City Councillor in 1973 and as a Member of Parliament since 1987, in accordance with the long-standing formal agreements between the two parties at national level. I am one of 30 Labour and Co-operative MPs currently serving in the House of Commons and I represent Wales on the Party's National Executive Committee.

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