HC Deb 19 March 1987 vol 112 cc601-2W
20. Mr. Leigh

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress he has made in introducing a cereals land-diversion scheme in the European Economic Community.

Mr. Gummer

The socio-structures regulation recently agreed by the Agriculture Council requires member states to introduce schemes to encourage producers to reduce output of certain surplus commodities, including cereals, by 20 per cent. This will provide an opportunity for member states to encourage cereals land diversion.