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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Margot James Excerpts
Thursday 17th February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Prisk Portrait Mr Prisk
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I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman is being slightly churlish. He spoke to me only two days ago, when I made it clear that my Department would check the facts. We have done that. The Department for Work and Pensions is already in contact with the company. We are ensuring that we understand both the job issues and the company issues. We are very happy to work with all Members, so I am sorry that he has chosen to be somewhat churlish on this occasion.

Margot James Portrait Margot James (Stourbridge) (Con)
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T5. The UK dairy industry is in crisis, with farmers receiving from supermarkets 3p per litre less than the cost of production. This is leading to pressures to intensify dairy farming that are most concerning on grounds of animal welfare and the environment. Will the Minister update the House on plans to introduce a grocery code adjudicator, as announced in the coalition agreement?

Ed Davey Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Mr Edward Davey)
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I certainly will. We hope to publish the draft Bill before Easter.