§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the period for which the European Economic Community has authorised continued imports of New Zealand butter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithFollowing the postponement of the Agriculture Council scheduled for 9–10 February, the temporary roll-over arrangement for New Zealand butter has been extended by a further two weeks until the next meeting of the Council, which is due to take place on 23–24 February. We shall on that occasion continue to press for satisfactory long-term access for New Zealand butter.