Chamber
Plenary, 08 Mar 2007
08 Mar 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE
Scottish Produce (Processing and Marketing)
General Questions
I greatly welcome the industry's recognition of the importance not only of promoting itself but of improving the links between primary producers and final consumers. I also commend the taste of Grampian initiative and the promotion that it involves.
I note from Nora Radcliffe's comments the wide range of organisations and companies that are sponsoring the event, which also reflects the improved process of integration involving primary producers right through to consumers. That work across Scotland—and in relation to the taste of Grampian initiative, in particular—is to be commended.
I note from Nora Radcliffe's comments the wide range of organisations and companies that are sponsoring the event, which also reflects the improved process of integration involving primary producers right through to consumers. That work across Scotland—and in relation to the taste of Grampian initiative, in particular—is to be commended.
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3. Nora Radcliffe (Gordon) (LD):
LD
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to support the processing and marketing of Scottish produce. (S2O-12309)
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LD
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Nora Radcliffe:
LD
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Ross Finnie:
LD
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Alasdair Morgan (South of Scotland) (SNP):
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Ross Finnie:
LD
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