HC Deb 01 November 1974 vol 880 c15W
Mr. John Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the expected impact upon the United Kingdom livestock industry of the recent Common Market adjustments of the Eire "green pound".

Mr. Bishop

There is no evidence that the difference between the representative rates for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland is leading to any distortion of trade in meat or livestock. But the effects of monetary changes on our trade in this sector are being carefully watched.

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