HC Deb 20 June 1979 vol 968 c605W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action lie is taking to seek to curtail the large-scale frauds being conducted within the European Economic Community cow slaughter scheme.

Mr. Peter Walker

No substantiated evidence has been received so far to suggest that large-scale fraud is taking place. I would always take immediate action on any substantiated evidence of any frauds being conducted within our schemes. Any evidence provided will be investigated immediately.