MEAT IMPORTS (PROCUREMENT AND PHASING)

HC Deb 28 October 1965 vol 718 cc349-50

Q3. Mr. J. E. B. Hill

asked the Prime Minister what steps he is taking to co-ordinate the activities of the Ministers concerned with the procurement and phasing of meat imports into the home market.

Mr. George Brown

I have been asked to to reply.

The Ministers concerned work closely together and no further steps are necessary.

Mr. Hill

Can the First Secretary say when the White Paper will be implemented by legislation?

Mr. Brown

The hon. Gentleman equally knows only too well that I cannot anticipate the Queen's Speech.

Mr. McBride

Can my right hon. Friend say whether in relation to the sale of imported meat in the British home market there is any evidence of a monopolistic trend becoming apparent?

Mr. Brown

That question does not seem to me to get into quite the same area but I will take note of the implications of my hon. Friend's question.