§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what specific aid is being offered by the French Government to their poultry farmers which Her Majesty's Government are unable to give British farmers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe French Government have announced aid to farmers which includes direct income aid for poultry farmers. We believe these income subsidies to be incompatible with Community rules. The Commission has opened proceedings against the French Government under the State aid provisions of the Treaty of Rome.