The Farmers’ Union of Wales has today welcomed the establishment of a new Dairy All-Party Parliamentary Group.
The group, which held its first meeting at the House of Commons today, aims to undertake a range of activities relating to those issues affecting the UK dairy sector and will be chaired by Tiverton and Honiton MP, Neil Parish.
FUW milk and dairy produce chairman Dei Davies said: “The UK dairy sector has faced some tough challenges in recent years. Recent market-place instability and political unrest have further served to depress milk prices and the latest round of milk price cuts announced by several processors has undermined the confidence of the industry.
“Given that an all-party group for Beef and Lamb was established in 2012, the establishment of a dedicated forum that ensures Parliamentarians are fully briefed on the latest developments in the dairy sector is welcome news.
“The group is set to undertake an inquiry into the sustainable competitiveness of the UK dairy sector this year and the union will work to ensure that those issues specific to Wales are recognised and considered by the group,” added Mr Davies.