HC Deb 10 July 1986 vol 101 cc215-6W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Prime Minister if she will place in the Library the monthly reports issued by the Commission to the European Council on trends in agricultural spending in accordance with the agreement arrived at at the European Council on 4 December 1984; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

The Commission's monthly report on trends in agricultural expenditure will be made available in the Library when an English translation is received.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Prime Minister what was the outcome of the representations she made to the European Economic Community Commission regarding its failure to submit monthly reports on agricultural spending to the Council as provided in the 4 December 1984 agreement; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Following our representations the Commission has established a procedure whereby a report on the development of agricultural expenditure will now be sent to the Council at the beginning of each month.