§ Sir Peter Millsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress was made at the most recent Council of Agriculture Ministers with the marginal land scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe Government's proposals for extending the less favoured areas of the United Kingdom have not yet been considered by the Council of Ministers. The European Commission, which has had the formal case only since 13 December, has still to issue an opinion, and the Council of Ministers will not consider the case until that opinion is available.