HC Deb 07 December 1970 vol 808 c11W
48 and 49. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what progress has been made with the negotiations with foreign and Commonwealth suppliers to impose a levy on beef;

(2) what progress has been made with the negotiations with foreign and Commonwealth suppliers to impose a levy on cereals;

(3) what progress has been made with the negotiations with foreign and Commonwealth suppliers to impose a levy on milk products.

Mr. Godber

We have had a first round of discussions on our levy proposals with the major overseas suppliers to whom we have specific obligations. The next stage of negotiations is now under way.