§ Mr. GillTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice he will give farmers regarding alternative crops to be grown in place of reduced sugar beet acreages resultant upon the proposed new EU sugar regime. [137605]
§ Ms QuinSince no decisions have been made on the proposals and the final outcome is far from clear at the present time, it would be inappropriate to give such advice. Ultimately it is a matter for farmers themselves to decide what crops to grow in light of their individual circumstances.