§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what representations she has had urging her to support an EC orchard grubbing grant; and if she will make a statement;
(2) what representations she has made to EC authorities about the consequences for United Kingdom apple and pear growers of national aids to assist producers in other EC countries;
(3) what representations she has received urging more action by the EC and GATT authorities to exclude dumped fruit from non-EC sources from the EC;
(4) if she will make a statement on the representations received and action taken by her Department on the market in the United Kingdom for United Kingdom Cox apples.
§ Mr. JackI have received several representations about the United Kingdom apple industry from a variety of industry organisations, individual growers and hon. Members.
I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my noble Friend Earl Howe, during the debate on apple growing on Friday 29 April Official Report, House of Lords, columns 995–1002, which gives a clear statement of our position on the various points raised.