HC Deb 29 June 1989 vol 155 c554W
41. Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has about discussions on the European Economic Community's sheep regime; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

At the Agriculture Council on 19 and 20 June, discussions on the reform of the sheepmeat regime revealed that major differences of view continue to persist among member states. The Council will return to this subject at a subsequent meeting.

62. Mr. Stevens

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the renegotiation of the sheepmeat regime to be concluded.

Mr. MacGregor

Discussions on this subject at the last Agriculture Council revealed that major differences of views continue to persist among member states. Negotiations may, therefore, be protracted.

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