Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 5 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 July 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Friday, 7 July 2000 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 make a statement on progress made to date in the negotiations to reform European support arrangements for flax and hemp.

Answer: Mr. Wigley: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on progress made to date in the negotiations to reform European support arrangements for flax and hemp. [125072] Ms Quin: There have been lengthy discussions of the flax and hemp reform proposals at official level, but no discussion as yet at ministerial level. The proposals were due to be discussed at the May Agriculture Council--and then the June Agriculture Council--but on both occasions they were removed from the agenda because the European Parliament had not provided its opinion. The Parliament's opinion was finally delivered on 6 July, clearing the way for discussion at the forthcoming Agriculture Council to be held on 17-18 July.

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