Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 January 1998. It was answered by Lord Cunningham of Felling (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To comment describing the workings of the Agrimonetary Regime for EU member states who do not join its single currency in the first wave. - (Holding answer 26 January 1998).

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement describing the workings of the agrimonetary regime for EU member states who do not join its single currency in the first wave. [25246] Dr. John Cunningham: [holding answer 26 January 1998]: The European Commission will need to make proposals to the Agriculture Council this year for agrimonetary arrangements to apply after the start of the Single Currency. They have indicated their intention to make proposals in May or June. We intend to discuss the options with all interested organisations. A key aim for the UK in the negotiations will be ensuring equitable treatment of the different groups of Member States involved.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 305 c209W; 25246
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Agriculture EU countries Economic and monetary union Policy EC Agriculture Council Green rates Monetary compensatory amounts