§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action the Government intend to take to contain expenditure on European Union wine subsidies; and if he will make a statement. [46392]
§ Mr. RookerWhen negotiations commence on the European Commission's awaited new proposal to reform the EC wine regime, we will be seeking fully to expose the budget implications. Our main objective will be to achieve a balanced market using cost-effective, enforceable and transparent mechanisms.