HC Deb 27 June 1972 vol 839 cc305-6W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent Great Britain will be affected by Part 32 Milk and Milk Products Regulation 445/72/EEC of 29th February, 1972.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

This regulation removed the original time limit of 31st March, 1972, on the operation of Regulation 2864/71 which makes provision for levies on imports of liquid milk from third countries. The effect of the regulation as amended is likely to be small, as there is likely to be little need for the Community to import liquid milk from third countries.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will publish in the Official Report a detailed list of the Secondary Legislation of the Rules, Regulations and Decisions of the European Economic Community which will affect his Department and its ministerial responsibilities; in what way each such piece of legislation will affect his Departmental activities; and to what extent he has met, or intends to meet, employers, trade unions and representations of organisations concerned to discuss the effects of such legislation on matters falling within his ministerial responsibilities.

Mr. Prior

I would refer the hon. Member to Parts 14–41 of the European Communities Secondary Legislation as published by H.M. Stationery Office. Full consultation is taking place with the interests concerned.