29. Sir Geoffrey JohnsonSmith asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are his initial reactions to the Community's 1986 structures proposals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerI support the principle of encouraging alternative land use and diversification into alternative agricultural products in which the Community is not in surplus.
We shall, of course, wish to consider carefully the Commission's detailed proposals in this light, taking full account of their effectiveness and the likely costs and benefits.