HC Deb 18 March 1957 vol 567 cc10-1
16. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the unsettling effect on the meat market of the irregular arrivals of chilled beef from Argentina; and whether he will consult further with importers to ensure more level supplies from this source to the advantage of home beef producers and consumers.

Mr. Amory

Some irregularity in arrivals is unavoidable, but it is largely offset by the control which importers exercise over the rate of unloading so that actual marketings are much more even. I have no evidence that the variations that have occurred have adversely affected home producers or consumers.