§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations have been made to the European Economic Community Commission concerning the recognition and general application throughout the Community of certificates of origin and age relating to spirits and wines.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartNone. Under present Community legislation national rules apply within national territory.
§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations have been made to the European Economic Community Commission to allow whisky to be added to the list of commodities processed from agricultural products which are eligible for restitutions on exports from the Community.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartRepresentations to achieve this end have been made in respect of whisky and other grain based spirits.
§ Mr. Carterasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether entry to the European Economic Community will entail accepting the Community tax system on margarine; what effect this will have on the United Kingdom price per pound retail; and whether he will negotiate exemption from this tax since, for dietary reasons, there is a change in the United Kingdom from butter to margarine consumption.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI am not aware of any Community tax that is specific to margarine.