Agriculture Council Meeting (Hansard, 4 February 1988)

HC Deb 04 February 1988 vol 126 c736W 736W

§ Mr. John Evans
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the discussions at the Agriculture Council meeting held in January.

§ Mr. MacGregor
The Agriculture Council met on 18–19 and 23–24 January. Proposals for stabiliser mechanisms for agricultural commodities and for a set-aside were the main issues discussed. I emphasised the essential need for effective stabilisation of agricultural expenditure if there is to be agreement at the next European Council.