§ Mr. Joplingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what long-term plans he is laying before the EEC Council of Ministers for beef, and when he expects these to come into operation.
§ Mr. BuchanAs my right hon. Friend announced to the House on 19th June, we have made a full statement to the EEC Council of Ministers of our proposals for a reform of the common agricultural policy in relation to beef in the longer term. The Council will return to discussion of these proposals later in the year and I have nothing to add at this stage.