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Organic Milk Quota Restrictions

Volume 611: debated on Wednesday 22 March 2000

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asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will seek to amend European Union milk quota legislation so as to free certified organic milk production from quota restrictions, given the unsatisfied demand for this commodity. [HL1531]

The availability of quota does not serve as a brake on those wishing to enter organic production. Our policy remains to seek an orderly removal of all milk quotas, rather than introducing further complications into the system.