§ Mr. Warrenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action has been taken to counter the problems caused to United Kingdom beef producers in the United Kingdom home market as a result of Irish imports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerThe Irish derived an unacceptable advantage from the devaluation of the green punt in the middle of the marketing year. The United Kingdom made absolutely clear its opposition to changes of this kind, particularly in the middle of the marketing year, and likewise made it clear that devaluation in Ireland would make necessary a devaluation of the green pound, which we achieved in December.