§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with European Economic Community agriculture Ministers about the future of the sheep variable premium scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy right hon. Friend, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, represents the United Kingdom at the Council of Ministers (Agriculture) which has twice considered the European Commission's proposals for review of the sheepmeat regime. The negotiations, are as yet at an early stage.