The Government\u2019s priorities are to reform the European Union so that it is more flexible, competitive and democratically accountable.<\/p>
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Reform negotiations of the CAP happen every seven years. Through successive negotiations the Government has made progress in achieving reform but work needs to continue to deliver a more competitive and market-orientated CAP. The Government will be fully involved in the next round of CAP reform negotiations which will be implemented throughout the EU after 2020.<\/p>
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The Government is focused on the implementation of the most recent CAP reform. The Secretary of State has made clear to the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, the UK\u2019s immediate priorities for simplification, most notably on the Greening measures. The Commissioner\u2019s commitment to reduce red tape and administrative burden is welcome. UK Ministers are working with the European Commission and other Member States to secure the most ambitious action on CAP and its simplification. My officials have engaged with stakeholders across the UK on this agenda, and their views will be incorporated into the Secretary of State\u2019s response to Commissioner Hogan\u2019s request for input this week.<\/p>
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At the 31 January 2015, there were 2,218 men and 4,201 women (headcount) employed in the Crown Prosecution Service.<\/p>
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<\/strong><\/p> <\/p> The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.<\/p>"}
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