§ 61. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he is making to the Council of Ministers of the European Economic Community concerning the minimum price of £146 per ton imposed by regulation on 1st August, 1971, on the import of tomato paste for manufacture from third countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThese regulations expire on 30th June, 1972. We shall14W be consulted about any proposals to continue a minimum import price system for tomato paste thereafter. My right hon. Friend is fully aware of the food industry's interest in supplies of tomato paste, and my Department is in close touch with the Food Manufacturers' Federation on this matter.