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Council of Food From Britain
30/03/2007
Alan Hardie has today been reappointed to the Council of Food From Britain.
Mr Hardie (56) is the Chairman and Managing Director of Paterson Arran, the biscuit, preserve and mustard production company based in Livingston. Paterson Arran is a successful supplier to the multiples, the food service sector and the export market.
He has been a significant contributor to the Scottish Food and Drink Strategy Group since its inception and he also serves on the Local Advisory Board for Careers Scotland on a voluntary basis.
He was first appointed to the Council of Food from Britain in June 2004 for a three year term and his reappointment means he will now serve until May 2010.
The post is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £1800 for a time commitment of four days per year.
He does not hold any other public appointments.
Food from Britain is a cross-border public body set up under the Agriculture Marketing Act 1983. Its main remit is to assist British companies to export their produce. The Council provides strategic direction to Food From Britain and appointments to the Council must be agreed by the four Agriculture Ministers acting jointly.
This Ministerial appointment was made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. Mr Hardie has not declared any political activity.