Set-aside Scheme

HC Deb 05 March 1992 vol 205 c276W

17. Mr. Ted Garrett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last discussed the future of the set-aside scheme outlined in the MacSharry proposals with other EC Agriculture Ministers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

I last discussed the Commission proposals for reform of the common agricultural policy, including set-aside, with my EC colleagues on 2 and 3 March.