Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:31 pm on 16 November 1998.
My hon. Friend is absolutely right on all three points. Local marketing, the ability of local farmers to work co-operatively and the work of my hon. Friends in my ministerial team have all shaped today's announcement. I have not been alone in going out to listen to farmers as other members of the Government have done that too. I thank my hon. Friend for his welcome for that work.