§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Prime Minister if she will raise at the next meeting of the European Council the extra cost per family of food prices caused by the common agricultural policy; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have frequently raised at the European council the consequences of the common agricultural policy for the Community's consumers and taxpayers, and have pressed for reforms to be made. I am glad to say that a significant measure to reform has been achieved. I shall certainly continue to stress to my Community partners the importance of continuing this process of reform, particularly in the context of the current GATT negotiations.