§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the present United Kingdom restrictions on the distances to be travelled by cattle for slaughter from port of entry in Western Europe will continue to apply if the United Kingdom becomes a full member of the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. Peter MillsI have nothing to add to the reply my right hon. Friend gave the hon. Member on 12th March, 1971.—[Vol. 813, c.177.]
§ Mr. Woofasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in his consultations with the European Economic Community, he will seek to ensure that proposed regulations on the use of hops in the manufacture of beer do not adversely affect the price and production of beer in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartYes.
§ Mr. Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps designed to ensure that the control of the production and sale of Scotch whisky does not come under the authority of the proposed Alcohol Regime in the Common Market should Great Britain join; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorThese proposals are designed to meet the requirements of the present Community of six countries, and not those of an enlarged Community. We shall be consulted fully about the changes needed to create a system which satisfies the ten countries. The protection of the essential interests of Scotch whisky will be one of our objectives in negotiations on this issue.