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THE CHANCELLOR OF THE DUCHY OF LANCASTER said that the main business at the meeting of the Research Council on 20 June had been a first general debate on the review of the Research and Development Framework Programme. No decisions had been required but there had been a healthier and more sceptical approach displayed to the issues involved than hitherto, with recognition of the need for evaluation of the existing programme before any question of additional funding was addressed. The United togdom's approach had received support from the Dutch and Goans. In a brief discussion it was noted that while Comissioner Pandolfi was a great improvement on his pedassor, Commissioner Narjes, President Delors displayed a

onuing propensity towards increased expenditure.

Industry Council 21 June

THE CHANCEL"

OF THE DUCHY OF LANCASTER said that at the Industry qanc on 21 June further consideration had been given to the decine for subsidy payments by Italy to its steel industry.

Agriculture Council 19-20 June

THE MINISTER FOR AGRI

NRE, FISHERIES AND FOOD said that the

meeting of the Agricure Council on 19-20 June had begun a

modity in the Common Agricultural required, namely sheep meat.

review of the last ma Policy on which reforms issue was of importance of importance terms.

It was too soo discussions would be resolved

This

nationally and in expenditure be able to judge when the

The Cabinet

Took note.

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