Mr. John David Taylorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is proposed to extend the European Economic Community apple intervention scheme for Bramley apples beyond 31 May of the current year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerNo. After consultation with growers' representatives and in the light of the existing market situation, the European Commission has decided not to propose an extension of the scheme for apples beyond 31 May.