§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what actions have been taken since the appointment of a Minister in his Department to consider the environmental implications of his Department's policies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryThe Department is continuing to build on the achievements noted in the Environment White Paper aimed at integrating environmental and agricultural and fisheries policies taking account of international and European Community developments. In particular, I welcome the European Commission's recognition of the need to give greater emphasis to environmental considerations within its agricultural policies.