§ 55. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, whether he will make a statement on the action he proposes to take to prevent the export of subsidised foodstuffs.
§ Mr. GodberI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave about the export of eggs to my hon. Friend the Member for Newbury (Mr. Hurd)on 18th July. My right hon. Friend has no reason to believe that the export of other foods subject to the agricultural guarantee arrangements is causing or likely to cause serious prejudice to the interests of other countries.
§ Mr. WilleyAs we have been embarrassed in the past by other imports of subsidised goods, does not the hon. Gentleman think that it would be better to prohibit these exports generally, rather than only for eggs?
§ Mr. GodberNo, Sir. I do not think that is really called for at present. Naturally, we consider any case that arises, and I think it would be better to leave it that way.