§ Q12. Mr. Carterasked the Prime Minister when he appointed the committee of inquiry into the price of beef; when he received its report; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI appointed the committee on 6th January 1973. It reported to my right hon. Friend the Minster of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 10th January. Beef prices and meat prices generally are now much more stable and the meat trade is taking steps to promote the display of meat prices per lb in butchers' shops, as recommended in the report.