§ Mr. Bessellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is 424W the estimated effect of the restrictions on imported beef from South America upon the price to the consumer of home-produced beef.
§ Mr. John MackieRetail prices of beef are influenced by many factors. It is not possible to isolate the effect of individual factors on price. However, there has been no significant movement of wholesale prices of beef since the restriction on the import of bone-in beef from South America was imposed on 1st October, 1969.