HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 cc352-3W
Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the advance of the Common Market negotiations, he will now compile comprehensive information on the extent of subsidies to horticultural growers by Common Market Governments.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

I would refer my hon. Friend to the first part of the reply I gave to him on 15th February. I can assure him, however, that my right hon. Friend takes every opportunity of informing himself about major points in other countries' horticultural policies, in so far as they are relevant to British interests.—[Vol.811, c.322.]

Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in the event of Her Majesty's Government's negotiations for entry into the European Economic Community proving successful, he anticipates an increased acreage for home grown sugar beet.

Mr. Prior

I would certainly expect so but that would depend on a number of factors.