§ Mr. GillTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received regarding EU grants for exceptional occurrences within the pig industry; and what action he has taken. [R] [107472]
§ Ms QuinWe have received no representations and there are no such EU grants. MAFF Ministers continue to follow closely developments in the pig sector.
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§ Mr. GillTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the European Agriculture Commissioner regarding payments to the pig industry to offset the cost of exceptional occurrences resulting from BSE in cattle. [R] [107471]
§ Ms QuinMy right hon. Friend has many discussions with Mr. Fischler on all manner of topics. The Minister and I last discussed state aid in the pig sector with Mr. Fischler in the margins of the Agriculture Council on Monday 24 January.