HC Deb 18 July 1977 vol 935 cc337-8W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what evidence he has that sodium nitrate is a cancer agent.

(2) what evidence he has that sodium nitrite is a cancer agent.

Mr. Moyle

I have been asked to reply.

for beef intended for processing or canning, which are subject to nil or reduced levies. Within an annual objective the size of these quotas is established each quarter in the light of Community needs and the EEC beef market situation.