§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will press for the EEC Council to take over responsibility for deciding on the disposal of surplus food stocks when a substantial cost to EEC funds is involved.
§ Mr. GodberI see no advantage in seeking to alter the present arrangements on this matter.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if EEC Management Committees can prevent the Commission disposing of surplus food stocks in a particular way.
§ Mr. GodberIf a management committee by a qualified majority votes against a proposal of the Commission, the matter must be referred to the Council of Ministers.