HC Deb 05 March 1973 vol 852 c27W
Mr. Money

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in the light of British membership of the European Economic Community, he will introduce legislation to make the appellation contrôolée system obligatory in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

This French system for controlling the quality and origin of wines operates in circumstances which differ greatly from those of the United Kingdom, where very little wine is produced. A Community regulation on the description and presentation of wine is currently under discussion, and when agreed will have effect in the United Kingdom.

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