Common Agricultural Policy

HC Deb 10 June 1976 vol 912 cc762-3W

17. Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on further changes in the CAP.

24. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the economic direction of the common agricultural policy.

28. Mr. Walters

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps have been taken to redirect the economic resources of those sectors of the agricultural industry in the EEC which are in surplus production to sectors which are in deficit.

Mr. Peart

I refer the hon. Members to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Fife, Central (Mr. Hamilton) on 29th April 1976.—[Vol. 910, c.141.]

43. Mr. Watt

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what emergency plans his Department has ready in the event of the collapse of the common agricultural policy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peart

The common agricultural policy does face problems, and I have made clear that I see the need for further improvements in its operation. I do not, however, foresee the need for the sort of planning suggested.