asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made by the committee appointed by him on marketing of agriculture products grown on the land and fishery products caught in British waters; and whether it is his intention to encourage British shopkeepers and supermarkets to buy more British produced goods.

I hope that the legislation which establishes "Food from Britain" will shortly complete its passage through Parliament. Once in operation, it will be for the Council of Food from Britain to decide upon the organisation's strategy. I believe that improving the quality, consistency and value for money of British food both at home and abroad will be its priorities.