HC Deb 19 May 1971 vol 817 c315W
Mr. Molyneaux

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the Ulster Farmers' Union about the special problems affecting Northern Ireland agriculture in the event of United Kingdom entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

My right hon. Friend met representatives of the United Kingdom Farmers' Unions, including the Ulster Farmers' Union, soon after the negotiations started and he has since been kept in close touch with the effects of entry on Northern Ireland agriculture.

Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will list the difference in commodity prices prevailing at present between the European Economic Community and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

There are various difficulties in making precise comparisons of prices at any point of time. I will write to my hon. Friend about such comparison as can be made.

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