HC Deb 12 July 1979 vol 970 c261W
29. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to preserve and increase the United Kingdom's traditional stocks of fish.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The Government introduced national conservation measures on mesh sizes and related matters on 1 July. We are ready to introduce further measures to conserve fish stocks as necessary.

42. Mr. Hicks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the existing regulations for the conservation of fishing stocks.

EEC INTERVENTION PRICES AND IMPLIED THIRD COUNTRY OFFER PRICES
Commodity Unit EEC intervention price in the United Kingdom July 1979 Third country offer price 25 June 1979 Ratio: Intervention to third country offer price
£ £
Common wheat Tonne 87 88 1.0
Butter Tonne 1,656 480 3.5
Sugar Tonne 259 104 2.5
Beef (live animals) 100 kg 81 51 1.6
Pigmeat 100 kg 67 57 1.2

Notes: Intervention prices converted to sterling at green pound rates and third country offer prices at spot rates.