§ 23. Mr. FabricantTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to protect the interests of United Kingdom chocolate manufacturers; and if he will make a statement. [17568]
§ Mrs. BrowningWhen negotiations begin on the proposal to amend the 1973 EC chocolate directive, the Government will seek to protect the right of British consumers to continue to choose established British products under their traditional names.
In the meantime, we have ensured that other member states are fully aware of the UK position on the proposal and have drawn the attention of hon. Members and Members of the European Parliament to the important issues for United Kingdom chocolate manufacturers in the proposed amendments to the chocolate directive.