Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 2004. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 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, what discussions her Department has had with (a) the Horticultural Development Council and (b) the Mushroom Growers Association about introducing a differential levy rate for non-Agracius (exotic) mushroom growers.

Answer: David Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions her Department has had with (a) the Horticultural Development Council and (b) the Mushroom Growers Association about introducing a differential levy rate for non-agaricus (exotic) mushroom growers. [163678] Mr. Bradshaw: The Horticultural Development Council has discussed the levy rate for exotic mushrooms with Defra officials. The possibility of a differential levy rate is being considered as part of the current statutory review of the Council and the Mushroom Growers' Association (together with other industry bodies) will be consulted on any firm proposals for change.

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