Common Agricultural Policy

HC Deb 04 December 1997 vol 302 c352W

15. Mr. Davidson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what his main objectives are in respect of CAP reform. [17679]

Dr. John Cunningham

I want to secure a market oriented policy with less costly farm support decoupled from agricultural production; a better deal for consumers and more emphasis placed on target environmental and rural development objectives.

Miss McIntosh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what reforms to the Common Agriculture Policy the Government propose; and what account will be taken of rural development policy and its impact on the rural economy. [18794]

Mr. Rooker

The Government want to secure a market oriented policy with less costly farm support decoupled from agricultural production; and more emphasis placed on targeted environmental and rural development objectives.