§ Sir Peter EmeryTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he will take to ensure that UK farmers, producing short fibre flax, are not discriminated against under the EU flax regime proposals for processing aid. [105611]
§ Ms QuinThe Commission proposals to bring reform to the flax and hemp sector are broadly welcome, particularly on budgetary grounds.
However, some aspects of the proposals discriminate against UK production and in the negotiating process we shall seek to ensure a more equitable outcome.