HC Deb 16 November 1967 vol 754 c191W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were the quantities and value of butter oil and low-grade butter products imported so far this year; and what estimate he has made of the effect of banning these imports on the price of butter.

Mr. Hoy

From 1st January to 30th September, 1967, 23,102 tons of near butters were imported at a value of £5,950,000. We do not expect the present restrictions to result in any increase in the price of ordinary butter.