HC Deb 02 March 1992 vol 205 cc32-3W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received regarding the implication of the MacSharry proposals on agriculture in Gwent.

Mr. David Hunt

I have received a number of representations from industry bodies in Wales and individual farmers, including some from Gwent, on the implications for the industry generally of the EC reform proposals.

Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he next proposes to meet the European Agriculture Commissioner to discuss the effects of the MacSharry proposals on agriculture in Gwent.

Mr. David Hunt

I met Commissioner MacSharry most recently on 21 February in Brussels when I again emphasised the deep concern of the Welsh farming industry over the EC's proposals for CAP reform.

Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the current level of employment in agriculture in Gwent.

Mr. David Hunt

There were 3,761 persons engaged in work on main holdings in Gwent in 1991, excluding wives/husbands of farmers, partners and directors.