Vol. 476 No. 2
255 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the effect the proposed introduction of a register of grain growers will have on the existing status of eligible land; the way this will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6871/97]
I am at present seeking changes to Council Regulation (EC) No. 1765/92 governing the support system for producers of certain arable crops, which would permit full or partial protection of existing producers from penalties in the event of the national base area being exceeded. If approved, the details of the new arrangements will be drawn up in consultation with the EU Commission. These arrangements will have no implications for the eligibility status of arable land.
