Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 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, what action the Government intends to take to contain expenditure on European Union wine subsidies.

Answer: Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action the Government intend to take to contain expenditure on European Union wine subsidies; and if he will make a statement. [46392] Mr. Rooker: When negotiations commence on the European Commission's awaited new proposal to reform the EC wine regime, we will be seeking fully to expose the budget implications. Our main objective will be to achieve a balanced market using cost-effective, enforceable and transparent mechanisms.

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