HC Deb 11 July 1972 vol 840 c293W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent action has commenced to implement the Common Market rulings that British apple orchards must be grubbed-up; how far this has proceeded; when he expects it to be concluded; and when he expects to announce the agreed terms of compensation to the orchard owners.

Mr. Peter Mills

There are no such rulings.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the costs of grubbing-up orchards were included in the Government's original estimates for entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Peter Mills

No.