HC Deb 14 March 1985 vol 75 c260W
16. Mr. Spearing

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement concerning negotiations for enlargement of the European Economic Community in respect of cane sugar refining.

Mr. MacGregor

It is too early to say what the final outcome will be of current negotiations between Portugal and the Community on the arrangements to apply after accession for raw sugar supplies to the Portuguese refining industry. The Government's main concern is that the arrangements should not disrupt supplies to existing Community refiners.