§ 31. Mr. Kinseyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the shtortage of apples due to poor British crops, he will ease import licensing to allow better supplies in the shops.
§ Mr. GodberI understand that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry hopes to make an announcement tomorrow.
§ 67. Mr. Moateasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to publish details of the compensatory levies on apple imports from other member countries of the enlarged European Economic Community.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe Commission of the European Economic Community still has to put forward proposals. I 327W regret that I cannot yet say when decisions will be taken, but we have continued to urge on the Commission the need for speed.
§ Mr. Moateasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will confirm that the present quota arrangements on apple imports will remain at least until the imposition of the new compensatory levies.
§ Mr. GodberApple imports will remain subject to quota only until the system of compensatory amounts is introduced. The level of quotas is at present under urgent review.