Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) discussions she has had and (b) agreements she has reached with her colleagues in the (i) Department for Trade and Industry and (ii) Department for International Development in respect of the UK position on the future of the EU Sugar Regime.

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what (a) discussions she has had and (b) agreements she has reached with her colleagues in the (i) Department for Trade and Industry and (ii) Department for International Development in respect of the UK position on the future of the EU Sugar Regime. [198760] Alun Michael: Reform of the EU sugar regime has been the subject of normal inter-departmental consultation. The welcome which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State gave to the European Commission's latest Communication at the July Agriculture Council, as an important step in the right direction, reflected these discussions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198760; 426 c2032W;426 c2038W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Department for International Development Department of Trade and Industry Reform Departmental coordination Common sugar regime
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