§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under what authority the EEC Commission is entitled to dispose of food stocks without reference to the EEC Council of Ministers.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartIn various regulations concerning the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products, the Council has delegated authority to the Commission to carry out day-today operations, including the disposal of surplus food stocks in certain circumstances. The procedures provide for the32W Commission to consult the management committees, on which all member States are represented.