Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ann Coffey and Caroline Spelman

Thursday 24th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Ann Coffey (Stockport) (Lab)]

What support can the Secretary of State’s Department give to traditional markets to encourage the sale of local produce?

[Mrs Spelman]

I thank the hon. Lady for that question. As I am sure she has seen, there is now a proliferation of farmers markets in most locations, because consumers very much like the diversity of high-quality produce that they offer. The decision about facilitating a farmers market in a particular location rests with local government. However, I am happy to discuss with colleagues at the Department for Communities and Local Government how we might give further encouragement so that we see more such markets.