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Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Friday, 30 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 1998. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, If he will comment on the future prospects on agriculture in the English lowlands. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Brady: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the future prospects on agriculture in the English lowlands. [58064] Mr. Nick Brown: While sterling remains at current levels, and with structural surpluses in most sectors, the prospects for increased commodity prices and improved incomes for all farming sectors in the year ahead are not good. That is why reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is so urgent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
319 c312W; 58064
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Agriculture Income Prices Common agricultural policy