HC Deb 25 February 1993 vol 219 cc707-8W
14. Miss Lestor

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he is having with his European counterparts about securing compliance with European Community rules as they relate to agriculture.

Mr. Gummer

I am persistent in demanding that the Commission produce evidence of compliance on all aspects of Community rules. I am willing to submit our evidence of compliance in the United Kingdom to the Commission and expect other member states to do the same.

16. Mr. Darling

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the National Farmers' Union on the question of the implementation of European directives as they relate to agriculture.

Mr. Gummer

I am in frequent contact with the National Farmers Union on all aspects of agricultural policy.

23. Mr. McWilliam

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what resources are available in the United Kingdom for the enforcement of European directives as they relate to agriculture.

Mr. Gummer

Both staff and equipment are available for the necessary enforcement of European Community legislation on agriculture.