PRICES FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

Early day motion 1398, tabled 10 June 2002 by Kerry Pollard (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House recognises the financial hardship suffered by many farmers in the United Kingdom as a result of falling prices for agricultural produce; notes the disparity in the amount farmers receive from supermarkets compared to the prices charged to the consumer; further notes that many farmers now depend on subsidies in order to maintain their farms; and calls upon the Government to introduce measures to ensure farmers are paid a fair price for their product, to reduce their dependence on subsidies.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.