§ Mr. Ripponasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many tons of Chinese frozen rabbit were imported last year and at what price; and whether he has now considered the effects of their imports upon the home producer of rabbits.
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§ Mr. HoySix thousand two hundred and forty-five tons of rabbit meat valued at £1,462,947 were imported from China during the period 1st January to 30th November, 1969. Later figures are not available.
The possibility of an application under the anti-dumping legislation is being discussed by representatives of home producers with the Board of Trade. The Department is keeping in close touch with the progress of the discussions.