HC Deb 22 February 1988 vol 128 c7W
66. Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with aid Ministers of the European Economic Community as to the future use of food surpluses.

Mr. Chris Patten

I discuss food aid with other European Community aid Ministers at regular intervals. But food surpluses and the common agricultural policy are a matter for agriculture Ministers.