§ 29. Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the volume of cheese imports in the first five months of 1968 compared with the first five months of 1967.
§ Mr. HoyThe tonnage during the period January to April, 1968, inclusive, was 66,108 tons, compared with 53,135 tons in the corresponding period of 1967. Figures for May, 1968, are not yet available.
§ Mr. PriorThose figures show a most unsatisfactory increase in cheese imports. Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the feeling of exasperation and almost despair in the farming community because quicker action is not possible in dealing with dumping? Does he realise that it is no good going back over the ground and that what we need is quick action and a quicker form of control than we have had hitherto?
§ Mr. HoyThat is true, and that is why the legislation which is at present before another place was introduced.