Sheepmeat Regime

HC Deb 16 March 1978 vol 946 cc278-9W

Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the expected benefits to the British consumer arising from the application of a Common Market sheepmeat regime.

25. Mr. Gould

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his response to the European Economic Community proposals for a sheepmeat regime.

Mr. John Silkin

The EEC Commission's proposals for a sheepmeat regime are expected in the near future. Until I know their content I cannot assess their potential effects.

45. Mr. Torney

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement as to why there should be an EEC sheepmeat regime.

Mr. John Silkin

The EEC Treaty requires the establishment of a common organisation of agricultural markets.