HC Deb 14 January 1991 vol 183 c389W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and food if he will make a statement on his assessment of the implication for the future of the small family farm of the GATT discussions.

Mr. Curry

The Community offer on agricultural reform remains under negotiation in the GATT round. It is premature to forecast the final agreement or its impact. The Commission has given an undertaking to make proposals for changes in agricultural support, consistent with a GATT agreement, aimed at ensuring a viable future for Community farmers.