§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether she has received proposals from the European Commission on reform of the sugar regime; and if she will make a statement. [149137]
§ Alun MichaelI have been asked to reply.
The European Commission published a Communication on reform of the sugar regime in September 2003 outlining three broad options for political debate in preparation for making legislative proposals later this
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§ Mr. TimmsDecisions on post office closure proposals following public consultation are an operational matter for Post Office Ltd. and I have asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member.