§ Mr. Roderickasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what plans he has in relation to retaining sheep and pigs in the fatstock guarantee scheme;
(2) how long the fatstock guarantee scheme is likely to continue.
§ Mrs. FennerThe United Kingdom has undertaken to end the guaranteed price arrangements for fat pigs by 1st January 1978 or earlier if possible. The precise timing of this will have to be judged in the light of developments. While there is no common regime for sheepmeat in the EEC, the United Kingdom can retain the guaranteed price arrangements for fat sheep. These matters are considered at annual reviews and my right hon. Friend has no plans at present to end either guarantee.