European Community Documents — Agenda 2000: Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy — 11 Dec 1997

Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),

That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 9984/97, Agenda 2000, as it relates to the new financial framework for the European Community; and supports the Government in its policy of achieving enlargement of the European Union while maintaining the Own Resources Ceiling of 1.27 per cent.-- [Mr. Clelland.]

Question agreed to.

Motion made,

That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 9984/97, Agenda 2000, as it relates to reform of the Common Agricultural Policy; and supports the Government's objective of a market-oriented CAP with less emphasis on production-related agricultural support and more emphasis on targeted environmental and rural objectives.-- [Mr. Clelland.]

Amendment proposed , to leave out from 'House' to the end of the Question and add

Question, That the amendment be made, put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees):--

The House divided: Ayes 128, Noes 258.

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