§ Mr. AtkinsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consultations he has had with British horticulture interests over the European Union's proposals to increase access to European countries of Moroccan tomatoes. [2225]
§ Mr. BoswellGrowers' views on access of Moroccan tomatoes were made very clear by the NFU at the start of the negotiations.
§ Mr. AtkinsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with his opposite numbers in Spain and Portugal in connection with their requests for greater access to the European Union of Moroccan tomatoes. [2226]
§ Mr. BoswellNo bilateral discussions were held with Spanish and Portuguese Agriculture Ministers. The issue was discussed in the Foreign Affairs Council where all member states were represented.