§ Lord Stanley of Alderleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they have taken to clarify the legality of the state aids to pig producers recently announced by the French and German governments. [HL3418]
§ Lord DonoughueAssessing the legality of state aids is the responsibility of the EU Commission. I understand that the Commission is currently considering French and German proposals for schemes targeted at pig producers in those countries. According to Commission regulations, no measures may be put in place unless and until approval is granted.