HC Deb 28 June 1973 vol 858 c368W
26. Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the current rate of levy or import duty on imports of bacon.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The levy on bacon sides imported into the United Kingdom from countries outside the EEC is this week about £24 per ton.

28. Mr. Jay

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will seek to ensure that no levy or import duty will be placed on imports of beef or veal into the United Kingdom after September 1973.

Mr. Godber

Levies and duty on imports into the United Kingdom are at present suspended as a result of decisions taken earlier this year. The position is due to be reviewed in Brussels next month when the Council of Ministers will have before it reports on the latest supply and price situation.

30. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the current rate of levy or import duty on fresh pork.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The levy on fresh pig carcases imported into the United Kingdom from countries outside the EEC is at present about £16 per ton.

49. Mr. Moate

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what import tax will apply to lamb at the end of the Common Market transitional period.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

At the end of the transitional period we shall be applying a 20 per cent. tariff on imports of lamb from third countries.