HC Deb 07 December 1971 vol 827 c264W
32. Mr. Pardoe

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will commission a feasibility study to ascertain the technical barriers to the free movement of agricultural products following Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Prior

I see no reason for such a study.

33. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has happened to the butter mountain in the European Economic Community; and what will be the trend of European butter production in the future.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The butter mountain has been eaten. The trend of butter production in Western Europe is still downwards but the fall may be levelling off.