§ 47. Mr. Lathamasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on the current level of producer confidence in the British agricultural industry.
§ Mr. JoplingThis year's CAP prices settlement built on the progress made in 1984 and 1985 in adjusting the CAP to bring it more into line with the needs of the market. At the same time the modest devaluation of the green pound and our avoidance of measures which would have discriminated against the United Kingdom enabled us to secure a settlement that not only contributes to the continuing adaptions which are needed but also provides a fair and balanced outcome for our producers. I believe that our farmers understand the need to make progressive changes and are working constructively to apply them.