Following a full consultation with all members in March the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has declared a neutral position on the EU Referendum.
The HTA consultation attracted responses from 169 members - a response rate of 12%. Members declared interest for all outcomes (leaving, staying and remaining neutral) with no overall majority and based on that HTA will remain neutral.

HTA Chief Executive Carol Paris said: "From the good response rate to our survey and comments sent members are interested in the EU referendum and its impact.

"With views across the spectrum adopting a neutral position ensures that the HTA doesn't alienate the views of members. Working with other organisations we will endeavour to provide a balanced picture of the pros and cons in the lead up to the vote on 23 June."