Westminster’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dairy has launched a new inquiry to look at the future of British dairy exports.
The Dairy APPG will hear from a range of industry speakers later this month, including representatives from Defra and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
It aims to outline current export data and take a look at what export strategy could look like post-Brexit.
Commenting on the inquiry launch, group chairman Scott Mann MP said: “I’m delighted to launch this inquiry on behalf of the Dairy APPG and understand the framework within which British dairy exports can thrive.
These are exciting times but I want to know what practical and realistic help the Government can provide to help the industry post-Brexit.
In the coming year, the dairy group will also look at sustainability and the dairy sector, as well as look at innovations in milk packaging.
Scott Mann MP was elected chairman of the Dairy All-Party Parliamentary Group at the annual general meeting on February 21.
Four vice-chairs were also elected as follows: Steve Double MP (St. Austell and Newquay), Angela Smith MP (Penistone and Stocksbridge), Chris Davies MP (Brecon and Radnor) and David Simpson MP (Portadown).
Written contributions to the inquiry should be forwarded to the APPG secretariat at: [email protected].
