§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions have taken place with the European Commission concerning the injection of financial assistance into the potato industry in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryI am aware of the situation in Northern Ireland following the wet autumn and winter, but it is not our practice to give or seek aid in these circumstances. I understand that the European Commission has rejected similar disaster aid for the Republic of Ireland.