HC Deb 05 March 1992 vol 205 cc276-7W
18. Mr. Alan W. Williams

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the progress being made in discussions for reform of the common agricultural policy.

Mr. Gummer

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave yesterday to my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood (Mr. Stewart).

25. Mr. Lewis

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and' Food what recent representations he has received regarding the reform of the common agricultural policy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

I have received representations on this subject from a wide range of organisations covering not only all sectors of the food and agriculture industries but environmental, consumer and other interests. I and my officials regularly meet representatives of these organisations.

Mr. Riddick

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the latest efforts being made to reform the common agricultural policy.

Mr. Gummer

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Carmarthen (Mr. Williams).