§ Q44. Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Prime Minister whether Her Majesty's Government have secured an undertaking from the other European Economic Community countries that imports of New Zealand butter will not be reduced in the years 1981 to 1983 if Nea Zealand exports of sheepmeat to the United Kingdom are restricted.
§ Mr. WhitelawI have been asked to reply.
The only restrictions on New Zealand's exports of sheepmeat will be those voluntarily negotiated by New Zealand with the Community.
The arrangements for imports of New Zealand butter after 1980 are for decision by the Council of Ministers. Since proposals from the Commission are awaited, the matter has not yet been discussed.