HC Deb 05 May 1975 vol 891 cc327-8W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect he estimates the proposed Common Market Commission scheme to encourage the demolition of glasshouses with grants for growers wishing to opt out of production will have on the Government's aim of increasing agricultural output; and if he will make a statement on the scheme.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he yet knows the details of the proposals from the EEC Commission on British horticulture; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bishop

We are considering the proposals of the EEC Commission which have just been put to member Govern-

shown. There are a number of preferential rates and full details may be found in the United Kingdom Tariff and Overseas Trade Classification which is available in the Library of the House.

ments. Comment upon them at this stage would be premature.

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