Agriculture: Dairy Industry Debate

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Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe

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Agriculture: Dairy Industry

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Monday 26th July 2010

(14 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, the Government are very keen that broadband should be rolled out. Ministers intend to provide a strong lead in driving forward rural policy, such as ensuring that rapid rollout.

Lord Davies of Coity Portrait Lord Davies of Coity
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that the discounting of milk by the processors and the abolition of the Milk Marketing Board have damaged the dairy industry considerably?