When is a leek not a leek

7 Mar 02
European Union regulations to standardise leeks across the continent sent the Welsh into spasms of indignation on St David's Day.

08 March 2002

EU commissioners have split leeks into two classifications, stipulating the first group's diameter can be no more than 8mm and laying down stringent rules on colour.

The EU said the move was simply a revision of a previous directive to ensure quality.

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