HC Deb 18 October 1973 vol 861 cc252-3W
19. Mr. Woof

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now cancel the import levy on cheese imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EEC.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

No. In acceding to the Community we accepted Community arrangements for this commodity and they require a levy on imports from non-Community countries. As a result of our negotiations, however, the average retail price of Cheddar cheese is virtually unchanged.

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