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Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2005. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Monday, 19 December 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Venezuela

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the likely effect on the Venezuelan agricultural sector of Venezuela joining Mercosur; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Although an announcement on Venezuelan membership of Mercosur has been made, it is not yet clear what the practical implications of this will be. Therefore, we cannot at this stage make any judgments about specific sectoral impact, namely the agricultural sector. We understand that the European Commission, on behalf of the EU, is currently reviewing the situation, and will continue to do so as more information becomes available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36835; 440 c2500w
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Agriculture Mercosur Venezuela
Link
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