HC Deb 14 May 1969 vol 783 c219W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has held with the Government of the Argentine Republic on the changes in trading from carcase to boneless beef from 1st October, 1969; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

Discussions with the Argentine Republic on the matters arising out of my statement in the House on the Government's decisions on Part I of the Report of the Committee of Inquiry on Foot-and-Mouth Disease will take place as soon as possible.

Mr. Oakes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the reduction in the import of beef from Argentina resulting from the change-over to boneless beef on 1st October, 1969.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

I hope to see a reasonable flow of trade in boneless beef, but I cannot forecast actual sendings after 1st October.