HC Deb 13 March 1967 vol 743 cc27-8W
Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about the import arrangements for butter for the year beginning 1st April, 1967.

Mr. Jay

The Government have decided to continue the quota system for imports of butter for a further 12 months beginning 1st April, 1967.

The total of imports to be authorised initially will be 470,000 tons. Initial quantities including basic quotas total 440,000 tons and supplementary quotas (for import before 30th November, 1967) 30,000 tons.

Butter is in plentiful supply and prices are steady. We shall keep the situation under review and are prepared to authorise the import of an additional 5,000 tons after consultation with New Zealand and Australia should this be necessary in the light of the situation at the time.

A Notice to Importers giving details will be published.