DEFRA secretary Hilary Benn has rejected a call for an
official inquiry into the
collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain.
The issue was raised during a question and answer session in the
House of Commons on Thursday (3 July) by Labour MP Lindsay Hoyle
(Chorley).
“I represent hundreds of farmers, who were receiving 10p a
litre, which is totally unacceptable and not sustainable, when the
company went into receivership,” he said.
“We need the Secretary of State to call for a full inquiry into
what has happened in Dairy Farmers of Britain."
In response Hilary Benn said he did not think an inquiry was
necessary.
“To be honest, I am not sure that an inquiry is required. Dairy
Farmers of Britain had problems and in the end, despite the efforts
of the members, it was not capable of being saved.”
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