HC Deb 01 November 1979 vol 972 c621W
Mr. Jay

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has made to the EEC for the reform of the common agricultural policy.

Mr. Peter Walker

The Council of Ministers discussed the common agricultural policy informally on 26 September and 29 October. I made it clear that the main aim must be to reduce the surpluses by cutting the level of support in real terms.