§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he has taken to reduce bureaucratic burdens on farmers in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [40657]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe study of CAP administration in Wales that my right hon. Friend announced recently is designed to improve the service to farmers. Prospects of reducing bureaucratic burdens on farmers more generally depend on whether Agenda 2000 will simplify the CAP itself.