HC Deb 18 January 1972 vol 829 cc107-8W
37. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the fact that there is no shortage of high quality British lambs, whether he will resist requests to remove the lamb import levy.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The second stage of the import duty on mutton and lamb came into operation on 1st January, 1972, as planned. The third stage is due to follow on 1st July, 1972.