To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the likely risks posed by unpasteurized milk obtained from (a) resellers and (b) farmers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the likely risks posed by unpasteurized milk obtained from (a) resellers and (b) farmers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of trends in the price farmers received for milk from 1 April 2011.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of trends in the price farmers received for milk from 1 April 2011.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what assessment he has made of the effect of farm-gate prices paid by supermarkets on the livelihood of farmers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what assessment he has made of the effect of farm-gate prices paid by supermarkets on the livelihood of farmers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the likely effect of the EU Dairy Package on the milk industry in (a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Northern Ireland and (d) Scotland; and what outcome she sought in discussions with her...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the likely effect of the EU Dairy Package on the milk industry in (a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Northern Ireland and (d) Scotland; and what outcome she sought in discussions with her...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on exclusive milk contracts.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on exclusive milk contracts.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 28 June (WA 411), whether they will in future record in every year the prices charged for milk in one and two pint containers and the volumes produced in each category, as a guide to the...

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 28 June (WA 411), whether they will in future record in every year the prices charged for milk in one and two pint containers and the volumes produced in each category, as a guide to the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much of the UK's milk was imported in the latest period for which figures are available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much of the UK's milk was imported in the latest period for which figures are available.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the reasons for British dairy farmers receiving the lowest prices for milk within the European Price League Table.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the reasons for British dairy farmers receiving the lowest prices for milk within the European Price League Table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of European Commission data on farm gate milk prices in pence per litre in EU member states; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of European Commission data on farm gate milk prices in pence per litre in EU member states; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when milk supplies from dairy farms in Somerset were last tested for contamination with (a) iodine 131, (b) strontium 90, (c) caesium 137 and (d) plutonium.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when milk supplies from dairy farms in Somerset were last tested for contamination with (a) iodine 131, (b) strontium 90, (c) caesium 137 and (d) plutonium.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 21 June (WA 279), what was the variation agreed in the project ““Investigation of the risk of transmission of scrapie in milk of sheep””; and for what reason.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 21 June (WA 279), what was the variation agreed in the project ““Investigation of the risk of transmission of scrapie in milk of sheep””; and for what reason.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many tonnes of milk products have been exported for each of the past seven years.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many tonnes of milk products have been exported for each of the past seven years.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what has been the average milk price paid to (a) British dairy farmers, and (b) dairy farmers in the European Union member states, in each of the past five years.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what has been the average milk price paid to (a) British dairy farmers, and (b) dairy farmers in the European Union member states, in each of the past five years.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the average price per litre of milk sold in supermarkets in (a) one pint, (b) two pint, and (c) four pint, containers in January of this year, and in each of the preceding three years.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the average price per litre of milk sold in supermarkets in (a) one pint, (b) two pint, and (c) four pint, containers in January of this year, and in each of the preceding three years.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on dairy farming.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on dairy farming.

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. Both he and the Minister know that this matter is close to my heart, and I hope that my private Member's Bill will receive his support on Friday—I am sure that it will. My hon. Friend has mentioned contracts. Does he...

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. Both he and the Minister know that this matter is close to my heart, and I hope that my private Member's Bill will receive his support on Friday—I am sure that it will. My hon. Friend has mentioned contracts. Does he...

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important debate. The future of dairy farming is important to people throughout the country, as we need greater food security and must produce more of our own food. Does he agree that it is about not only the supply of milk,...

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important debate. The future of dairy farming is important to people throughout the country, as we need greater food security and must produce more of our own food. Does he agree that it is about not only the supply of milk,...

I am pleased to see that, despite the recess, a number of colleagues are arriving, and more will join us later. It is important that we debate the future of British dairy farming. It is an important matter throughout the country, but especially so for East Anglia, and particularly for...

I am pleased to see that, despite the recess, a number of colleagues are arriving, and more will join us later. It is important that we debate the future of British dairy farming. It is an important matter throughout the country, but especially so for East Anglia, and particularly for...