§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will request the European Economic Community Commission to agree to have certain areas of the United Kingdom, which experience particular problems in relation to production and marketing, designated as areas where exemptions to restrictions under Article 92 of the Treaty of Rome would be allowed.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI take it that the hon. Member has agricultural problems in mind. He may know that under Article 42 of the Treaty aid may be authorised to undertakings handicapped by structural or natural conditions or within the framework of economic development programmes. The application of this to the United Kingdom will be discussed as the situation develops.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek powers to give compensation to British wine producers who will have to change the names of their products on British entry into the Common Market.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartNo.