Written question asked by Jim Dowd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 1996. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Monday, 14 October 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What plans exist for EU food surplus distribution schemes in the next 12 months; and if he will give details of them.

Answer: Mr. Dowd: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans exist for EU food surplus distribution schemes in the next 12 months; and if he will give details of them. [40189] Mr. Baldry: An EU surplus food scheme was introduced in 1988. This will continue in place next year, but there are no plans to distribute food in the United Kingdom through the scheme. Last November my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food announced, as part of the Government's expenditure plans, the UK's permanent withdrawal from participation, in line with the recommendations of the Ministry's fundamental expenditure review.

Secondary information