Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 2002. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 December 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the Government's policy is on the Danish Presidency's latest offer on agricultural production quotas to the candidate countries due to join the EU in 2004; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Spring: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government's policy is on the Danish Presidency's latest offer on agricultural production quotas to the candidate countries due to join the EU in 2004; and if he will make a statement. [86547] Mr. MacShane: The Danish Presidency has proposed small quota increases for candidates on a number of agricultural commodities. The Government will consider these provided they are justified on the basis of historical data and objective methodology and fall within the agreed financial ceilings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 396 c319W; 86547
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Agriculture EU accession EU enlargement Production Common agricultural policy Quotas
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk