§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make an assessment of the consequences for farming and the countryside, including the budgetary and trade implications, if the United Kingdom were to withdraw from the common agricultural policy; and if he will make a statement. [17969]
§ Mr. JackThere can be no question of the United Kingdom withdrawing from the common agricultural policy, participation in which is an integral part of our membership of the European Union.