HC Deb 15 December 1980 vol 996 c44W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what objectives he has in seeking to reform the common agriculture policy; and what policy changes he believes are best designed to achieve these objectives.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

For products in structural surplus, our aim is the restoration of a balance between supply and demand, particularly with a view to reducing the cost of the Community budget. This should be achieved through restraint on returns to those contributing to the surplus together with such other measures as are appropriate and negotiable.