§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how and in what way the adoption of Part 39, Sugar Regulation No. 2719/71/EEC of 21st December, 1971, will affect British industry engaged in these activities; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe provision of the Community's sugar régime to which this regulation relates is at present applicable only in Belgium and the Netherlands. Whether this will affect United Kingdom sugar manufacturers will depend on whether or not the "mixed price" system is adopted.