§ 17. Mr. KnapmanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the implications for agriculture of the current situation in the GATT talks.
§ Mr. GummerI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Derbyshire, North-East (Mr. Barnes).
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§ 22. Mr. DenhamTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the action taken by his Department to monitor the effects of the GATT negotiations on food standards.
§ Mr. SoamesThe GATT round negotiations have not specifically addressed food standards, but will provide for greater transparency in thm setting and enforcement of animal and plant health requirements affecting trade.
§ 28. Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the GATT negotiations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerI have had discussions about the GATT negotiations with a wide range of individuals and organisations.