§ 82. Mr. Hardyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he has taken or proposes to take to secure further improvement to the allocation of the resources of the European Economic Community during the year 1986–87; and if he will secure a reduction in the share of those resources devoted to agricultural support.
§ Mr. Ian StewartWe shall continue our pressure for the effective application of budgetary discipline, including the guideline for agricultural expenditure in 1986. This is a necessary step to a better balanced Community budget. We shall seek further improvements in succeeding budgets.