HC Deb 28 January 1985 vol 72 cc51-2W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why it is necessary for the Government to press for effective application of the financial guidelines for EEC agriculture; which member states are likely to resist such effective application; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jopling

It is the Government's usual practice to press in the European Community for policies they wish to see implemented. The Council of Ministers unanimously agreed conclusions on budgetary discipline in December and all member states have to work within the framework of agreed Community policies.