HC Deb 01 November 1979 vol 972 cc618-9W
54. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he plans to secure entry for British sheepmeat into the French market.

Mr. Peter Walker

Although the French Government have permitted very limited imports of United Kingdom lamb, the French Government are not allowing unrestricted access to the French market for United Kingdom sheepmeat. I have asked Commissioner Gundelach to fulfil the Commission's responsibility of upholding the treaties and I understand that the Commission is prepared to take action with the French Government to ensure compliance with the Court's ruling.