Common Agricultural Policy (Hansard, 15 February 1973)

§ 17. Mr. Moate
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his latest estimate of the effect on the cost of living in the United Kingdom, in 1973 and over the whole of the transitional period, of the implementation of the common agricultural policy.

§ Mr. Godber
On the basis of the estimate about food prices which my predecessor gave to the House on 11th April, the total increase would be about 3 per cent. over the whole of the transitional period. I would expect the increase in 1973 to be slightly less than ½ per cent.

§ 25. Mr. Raymond Fletcher
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further falls in food consumption in the United Kingdom he expects to follow the operation of the common agricultural policy.

§ Mr. Godber
There is no evidence that our overall food consumption is falling, nor do I expect it to be significantly affected by the common agricultural policy.
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§ 37. Mr. Milne
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give details of discussions held with Denmark and Eire on the EEC common agricultural policy prior to talks with the Council of Agricultural Ministers in Brussels.

§ Mr. Godber
No formal discussions were held in connection with the recent Council meeting. But I can assure the hon. Member that we shall continue to consult our Community partners, including Denmark and the Irish Republic, whenever necessary.