§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will detail the supporting positive measures taken to safeguard the competitive position of the Scottish whisky industry in the Common Market; in what way Her Majesty's Government have to date taken steps to oppose the European Economic Community proposals which are damaging to the industry; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartDiscussions on various issues are still proceeding, and at this stage I can do no more than indicate that the positive measures concern access to cereals at world prices for whisky destined for export while the protective ones involve changes in the draft alcohol regulation.