§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many of the written representations he has received from Labour hon. Members in each of the last three months about problems facing the United Kingdom agricultural industry asked him to take action to help the industry. [58985]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 9 November 1998]: We have received a large number of written representations on the current difficulties of a range of sectors. Many of these representations have called for measures targeted at the current situation, a look at longer term issues and for a constructive dialogue both with our EU partners and within the UK.