HL Deb 22 March 1982 vol 428 c919WA
Lord Chelwood

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they now have the assurance of the Dutch Government that they will cease subsidising gas prices for glasshouse horticultural production, by the date proposed by the Commission.

Earl Ferrers

While the Dutch Government have not given the assurance which has been sought by the European Commission in their formal decision of 15th December 1981, they have confirmed their readiness to seek a solution which is acceptable to all. The Agricultural Commissioner reported to the Council of Agriculture Ministers on 17th March that the Commission would be considering further action at their meeting this week.