HC Deb 04 February 1988 vol 126 c724W
25. Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the current method of calculation of monetary compensatory amounts; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

MCAs generally are calculated in an objective manner in order to avoid trade distortions. However, technical improvements which can usefully be made are discussed with the Commission and other member states from time to time.

40. Mr. Speller

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek the phasing out of monetary compensatory amounts in the pigmeat industry.

Mr. Donald Thompson

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Glanford and Scunthorpe (Mr. Morley) on 28 January.