§ 32. Mr. Macleanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in establishing the details of the proposed European Economic Community outgoers scheme.
§ 35. Mr. Franksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in the negotiations on the proposed European Community outgoers scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerThe proposal has been discussed several times at official level within the Community. There is general recognition of the need for a reduction in total quotas, but little agreement on the broad shape of the scheme or on the details. The proposal has not yet been considered by the Council of Agriculture Ministers.
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§ 46. Sir John Farrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many letters he has received in relation to the European Economic Community further milk outgoers scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerMy right hon. Friend and I have received many representations about the proposed Community outgoers scheme from hon. Members, interested organisations and individual farmers.
The proposals are still being discussed at official level and have yet to come before the Council of Ministers. I am however, particularly concerned that any scheme adopted should reflect the interests of all concerned and operate fairly throughout the Community. I am consulting fully with the organisations concerned as the negotiations go forward.