§ 33. Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there is any change of policy envisaged with regard to the United Kingdom variable premium scheme for beef; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorAt the price-fixing settlement on 17 May it was agreed that the beef variable premium scheme should continue for the 1983–84 marketing year. I consider the scheme has proved valuable to both producers and consumers.
All forms of aid to beef producers in the Community are being reviewed by the Commission and a report is due to be made to the Council of Ministers by 1 August 1983.