HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 cc368-9W
27. Mr. Hicks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the present position and intended time scale in respect of the implementation of the draft EEC directive on the subject of farming in hill, mountain and other difficult areas.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The European Commission is now reviewing its proposals in the light of the discussion in the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The Council, which agreed in its Resolution of 1st May to adopt a directive on the subject before 1st October, will then consider them.