Welsh Agriculture (European Economic Community)

HC Deb 15 December 1966 vol 738 cc152-3W

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will, in consultation with the Secretary of State for Wales, set up a survey to inquire into the likely effects for Welsh agriculture of entry into the European Economic Community under the terms of the Treaty of Rome and existing agreements thereunder.

Mr. Peart

No. In assessing the possible effects of joining the E.E.C. we considered very carefully the possible impact on all the main sectors of U.K. agriculture, including of course, those that are of special importance to the agricultural economy of Wales. We shall continue to do this.