HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 cc40-1W
Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Lord Privy Seal what estimate he has made of the effect of the common customs tariff of the European Economic Community of 8 per cent. on beet and cane sugar on Commonwealth producers; and if he has agreed to this figure in the negotiations.

Mr. Heath

The Community have not yet adopted regulations for milk products, sugar or mutton and lamb.

We have very closely in mind the importance to Commonwealth countries of exports of these commodities, and have put forward appropriate proposals. Negotiations have not yet been completed.

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