§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the National Association of British and Irish Millers about the proposed variable general import levy scheme for cereals; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. PriorI would refer the hon. Member to the reply my hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Walthamstow, West (Mr. Deakins) on 19th March, 1971.—[Vol. 813, c.429.]
§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why he decided to introduce a variable general levy scheme for cereals rather than a more selective scheme.
§ Mr. PriorGeneral levies are better suited to our purpose, which is to stop cheap imports affecting market stability.