§ 17. Mr. Newensasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if any agreement has yet been reached to end the unfair competition faced by the British glasshouse industry within the EEC; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigginMy right hon. Friend has continued to press the interests of United Kingdom growers in the Council of Agriculture Ministers. At the meeting on 30 September, the Commission reported that, following discussions with the Dutch Government, it was satisfied that the preferential price for gas to Dutch glasshouse growers in its present form distorts competition. It is proceeding with action under articles 92 and 93 of the Treaty of Rome.