§ Mr. Nicholas Bakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the fact that placings of chickens hatched to lay eggs within the European Economic Community have increased in all countries other than the United Kingdom, which for the twentieth consecutive month shows a decrease, he will take further action to assist the egg production industry in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe common agricultural policy provides for a free market within the Community. The Commission is considering the possibility of improving the stability of the market, for example by the establishment of an interprofessional body. We should wish to consider its proposals in consultation with the United Kingdom interests concerned.