§ 78. Sir T. Beamishasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he is satisfied with the response to his request to supplying countries voluntarily to reduce their cheese exports to the level of their average supply over the last three years; what further steps he intends to take to achieve this end; what representations he has received from the National Farmers' Union and the New Zealand Government in regard to the present position; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesI am in close touch with the National Farmers' Union, the New Zealand Government and the other Governments concerned in the matter of imports of cheddar-type cheese. Consultations are still in progress and as yet I can add nothing to the reply I gave on 16th October, 1968, to the hon. Member for Dumfries (Mr. Monro). —[Vol. 770, c.350.]