Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 3 Tachwedd 1965.
Mr William Deedes
, Ashford
12:00,
3 Tachwedd 1965
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress is being made in discussions, started with the Milk Marketing Board after the Price Review, on the marketing powers of the Board.
Mr Thomas Peart
, Workington
The discussions which have been taking place at the request of the Milk Marketing Boards and the farmers' unions on their proposals for introducing a greater degree of marketing flexibility are continuing.
Mr William Deedes
, Ashford
Can the Minister give any idea when these discussions are likely to be concluded?
Mr Thomas Peart
, Workington
I cannot give a specific date, but I hope that it will be as early as possible.
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