Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 January 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 January 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, what is his policy in respect of ensuring that changes in the Sugar Protocol and Lome Convention do not create further competitive advantages for beet at the expense of cane.

Answer: Mr. Hunter: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy in respect of ensuring that changes in the Sugar Protocol and Lome Convention do not create further competitive advantages for beet at the expense of cane. [105492] Ms Quin: EU/ACP trade talks are due to conclude next month. They are expected to roll forward the Sugar Protocol for a further eight years, and to provide for its review by 2008. In any review a major UK policy consideration will be the need for an equitable outcome for the cane refining sector to maintain its competitive position relative to the beet sugar sector.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 343 c190W;343 c191W; 105492
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Trade agreements Sugar ACP countries Cane sugar Lomé Convention Sugar beet