HC Deb 23 January 1973 vol 849 cc87-8W
51. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to improve the beef supply and reduce prices; and if he will now ban the export of beef to make it available to the home market, while a shortage exists.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Under the policies of this Government, our national beef breeding herd has already been expanding rapidly. This is the only practicable method of containing prices in a situation of world shortage. My right hon. Friend does not consider that an export ban would be effective in increasing our total beef supplies.

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