HL Deb 05 July 1995 vol 565 c86WA
Lord Jay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What proposals for reforming the common agricultural policy they intend to put forward in forthcoming European Union negotiations on this topic.

Earl Howe

The Government will continue to press their view at every suitable opportunity that the main response to the faults of the CAP must consist of progressive reductions in product linked support and protection. This would lead to the eventual removal of artificial restrictions on production and the creation of a competitive and market-driven farming industry. Any remaining support should be targeted towards environmental and other specific objectives.