HC Deb 29 November 1979 vol 974 cc769-70W
44. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he will make to his fellow EEC Agriculture Ministers about the proportion of FEOGA spent on the guarantee section as compared with that spent on the guidance section.

Mr. Peter Walker

My main aim is to reduce expenditure under the guarantee section. I am prepared to consider increased expenditure under the guidance section provided it is cost-effective.