HL Deb 29 October 1998 vol 593 cc226-7WA
Lord Stanley of Alderley

asked 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 Donoughue

Assessing 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.

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