§ 25. Mr. Matthew TaylorTo 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. MacGregorMCAs 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. SpellerTo 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 ThompsonI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Glanford and Scunthorpe (Mr. Morley) on 28 January.