HC Deb 04 February 1972 vol 830 c207W
Mr. Pardoe

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect on the supply of clean-plucked poultry he expects the proposed Common Market regulations to have, and what steps he intends taking to ensure a continued supply of these following entry into the European Economic Community.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. Arthur Lewis) on 18th January, and to the reply given to my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Hertfordshire, East (Sir D. Walker-Smith) on 25th January.—[Vol. 829, c.103 and c. 379–80.]

Mr. Spearing

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will state the reference number of the regulations or directives of the European Economic Community that would require adjustment of Great Britain's domestic regulations concerning the quality standards of retail milk supplies.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Regulation 1411/71, which should be read with Article 89 of the Act of Accession.