HC Deb 07 May 1998 vol 311 c480W
Mr. Barry Jones

To 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 Griffiths

The 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.