HC Deb 09 April 1974 vol 872 c157
Q4. Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Prime Minister whether he will pay an official visit to the Melton parliamentary constituency.

The Prime Minister

I have at present no plans to do so, Sir.

Mr. Latham

If the Prime Minister visits Melton, where he will be courteously received, will he explain to my farmer constituents why, for the first time in 30 years, there is no guaranteed fallback price for beef?

The Prime Minister

I have visited Melton a number of time and I should like to do so again. I regularly consume one of its principal products, no doubt produced with the help of the farmers. This matter has been discussed with farmers by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. One of the problems affecting certain aspects of the price review is the particular commitment made on entering the Common Market.

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