§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what information he has about the intention of EEC member states to introduce new direct aid schemes for farmers;
(2) which European Economic Community member states currently operate direct income aids for farmers.
§ Mr. RyderNone. The Council reached agreement on the Commission's income aid proposal on 24 January. Member states wishing to implement this optional regulation have four years in which to submit their proposals to the Commission.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will take steps to introduce a direct income scheme for farmers.