HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 cc798-9W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps are being taken to extend the European common agricultural policy to Mediterranean products; what is the estimated cost of the proposed extension; and what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the proposed extension.

Mr. Bishop

The CAP already applies to the main Mediterranean agricultural products. My right hon. Friend will consider any proposals for changes in the coverage or nature of schemes for Mediterranean products in the light of the budgetary cost and the economic effects for the United Kingdom.