HC Deb 05 March 1964 vol 690 cc255-6W
Miss Quennell

asked the Secretary of of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development which countries have been asked to increase their supplies of butter to the British home market, and by how much; and if these changes will represent a permanent increase in their quota-allocations.

Mr. du Cann

In the year ending 31st March, 1964, the following tonnages, in addition to the basic quotas, have been authorised:

Argentina 1,600
Australia 10,000
Austria 400
Belgium 434
Canada 2,500
Finland 4,360
France 2,830
Hungary 700
Irish Republic 5,400
Italy 80
Kenya 80
Netherlands 400
New Zealand 2,000
Norway 200
Poland 1,200
Roumania 1,500
Sweden 1,200
United States 550
Uruguay 750

These additional imports will not be reflected in the basic quotas for the year ending 31st March, 1965, which I announced in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Lowestoft on 28th February.