§ 27. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the revised arrangements for the supply of Australian beef under the 15-year agreement with the Commonwealth.
Mr. AmoryIt has been agreed that the quantity of meat that may be exported from Australia to countries other than the United Kingdom and the Colonies, which was increased from 10,000 to 15,000 tons for the year ended October last, will continue at 15,000 tons for the two following years. These arrangements are subject to review only in very exceptional circumstances.
Mr. HardAre the Australian meat producers quite happy about this arrangement? Will they continue to have the price assurances they have enjoyed hitherto?