§ Mr. Beithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had about the import of tomatoes from the Canary Islands; whether he will take steps to protect home producers from the import of cheap, poor quality tomatoes; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerWe have received representations on behalf of tomato growers. Home production is protected by a common customs tariff of 11 per cent. and by the Community rules on quality standards which apply to imports. It will be strengthened on 1 April by the minimum import price arrangements and will be further strengthened on 15 May, when the tariff will go up to 18 per cent.