HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 c72W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what special assistance or concession is given to French pig producers; and if this support can be provided to producers in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

All member States, including France, operate schemes appropriate to the particular structure and organisation of their agriculture industries. It is the responsibility of the EEC Commission to assess the compatability of such schemes under the competition rules in the Treaty of Rome. If the hon. Member has details of any French concession that he believes should be examined by the Commission, perhaps he will send me the details.

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