HC Deb 31 July 1956 vol 557 cc122-3W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent beef prices in the United Kingdom are now affected by subsidies direct or indirect, given on chilled beef exported from Argentina to the United Kingdom; and what estimate he has made of the consequent extra cost to the United Kingdom Treasury of maintaining the price guarantees for home-killed and Australian beef.

Mr. Amory

Chilled beef exported from Argentina to the United Kingdom is not subsidised. The second part of the Question does not, therefore, arise.