§ Mr. Cohenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received for a ban to be imposed on the import of paté de fois gras; whether he has made a decision about such a proposal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonA number of organisations and individuals have called for a ban on the import of paté de fois gras into the United Kingdom. My Department has no powers to impose such a ban which, in any case, I am advised would contravene the Treaty of Rome.