DAIRY FARMERS AND THE NATIONAL FARMERS UNION STANDARD MILK CONTRACT

Early day motion 1574, tabled 10 March 2011 by David Morris (Conservative). Signed by 7 members.

That this House notes that dairy farmers in Morecambe and Lunesdale and across the UK are in many cases falling foul of unreasonable contracts; further notes that legislation is in place to eliminate such practice; further notes that the National Farmers' Union standard contract would form a good basis for a standard contract; further notes that the price of milk is currently dictated by supermarkets and processors; and calls on the Government to draw up a contractual code of practice to ensure farmers know the price for which they will be selling their milk prior to milk leaving the farm.

Signatures by party: Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.