§ Q121. Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Prime Minister if she will raise at the next meeting of the European Council the level of Community expenditure devoted to the destruction of food.
§ The Prime MinisterI have argued at several European Councils that action be taken to tackle the waste and expense of the common agricultural policy (CAP). I am pleased to say that the need for reform has now been recognised. Considerable progress has been made towards a more rational and sustainable CAP. I shall certainly take every opportunity to impress upon our Community partners the need to ensure that this process of reform is maintained.