§ Mr. Oakesasked the President of the Board of Trade to what figure he now proposes to reduce the tariff of 20 per cent. on boneless meat imports; what discussions he has had on this matter, and with whom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DellAs my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food foreshadowed in his statement of the 1st May, the Government are entering on discussions with the Governments of the countries concerned and also with our domestic interests. The level of the tariff will be decided in the light of the views expressed in these discussions, which are bound to take some time, and an announcement will be made as soon as possible.