HC Deb 19 December 1969 vol 793 cc423-4W
Mr. Bessell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated effect of the restrictions on imported beef from South America upon the price to the consumer of home-produced beef.

Mr. John Mackie

Retail prices of beef are influenced by many factors. It is not possible to isolate the effect of individual factors on price. However, there has been no significant movement of wholesale prices of beef since the restriction on the import of bone-in beef from South America was imposed on 1st October, 1969.