§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the rate of import duty on beef and fat cattle imported into the EEC; and whether he will seek a reduction in this duty in view of the shortage of beef.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe Council of Ministers decided at its meeting on 28th April—1st May to continue the suspension of the duties on imports into the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland at nil and those on imports into the remainder of the Community at 10 per cent. on beef and 8 per cent. on fat cattle until 16th September 1973. My right hon. Friend sees no advantage in re-opening the subject.