DIVERSIFICATION IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY

Early day motion 82, tabled 13 November 2002 by John Hayes (Conservative). Signed by 63 members.

That this House notes the continuing uneconomic farmgate price of milk; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to support diversification in the dairy industry by supporting dairy farmers who individually or collectively opt to add value through developing processing capacity.

Signatures by party: Conservative 47, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour 4, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1.