FUW STAGES MINISTER'S QUESTION TIME

By Gareth Wyn Jones on Aug 18, 08 03:27 PM

The Farmers' Union of Wales will stage an "Ask the Minister" question and answer session on their stand at the Denbigh and Flint County Show at 2pm on Thursday (August 21).

The event will involve the Welsh Assembly Government's Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones. FUW members and visitors to the stand are welcome to ask any questions regarding the Minister's area of responsibility.

FUW's Denbigh and Flint county executive officer Gareth Wyn Jones said: "We appreciate the Minister taking time out of her busy schedule to take part in the question and answer session as part of our activities at the show.

"I'm sure that farmers, and those with an interest in rural issues, will take advantage of the opportunity to ask a Government Minister a question. There are many topical subjects, such as Bluetongue, CAP health-check, new entrants consultation, Rural Development Plan for Wales and many other issues that can be raised with the Minister during this event."

The Minister said: "I welcome the opportunity to speak face to face with members of the rural community and look forward to discussing the issues that matter to them."

NOTE TO EDITORS: Further information about the event is available from Gareth Wyn Jones on 01824 707198 or 07795262126.

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