§ 49. Mr. Ronald King Murrayasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and 370W Food what quantity of beef has been bought by intervention in the EEC since 1st January 1973; and what stocks thus bought are now held in store.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI would refer the hon. and learned Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Walthamstow, West (Mr. Deakins) on 1st February 1974.—[Vol. 868, c.168.]
§ 55. Mr. Stallardasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will give an assurance that beef will not be bought for storage by the United Kingdom Intervention Board in 1974.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartNo, Sir. To do so would remove the assurance which producers need if they are to maintain production and supplies at levels which will prevent a shortage developing and prices rising.