HL Deb 27 March 1998 vol 587 cc264-5WA
Lord Pearson of Rannoch

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What specific proposals they have put forward for reform of the common agricultural policy as part of their programme for the British Presidency. [HL1099]

Lord Donoughue

Proposals for the reform of the common agricultural policy will be presented to the Agriculture Council by the European Commission on 31 March. The Government will progress discussion of these proposals as far as possible during the United Kingdom Presidency and will seek to negotiate an outcome which reflects UK priorities.

Lord Pearson of Rannoch

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which of the member states of the European Union support the reforms of the common agricultural policy as put forward by Agenda 2000. [HL1098]

Lord Donoughue

In adopting conclusions on the Agenda 2000 proposals on agriculture at the November Agriculture Council, all member states accepted the need for reform of the common agriculture policy. Negotiations on the Commission's legislative proposals for reform will begin at a Special Agriculture Council on 31 March.