HC Deb 26 November 1974 vol 882 cc117-8W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what statutory authority he has to take decisions on support for the beef industry without reference to the EEC Council of Ministers.

Mr. Bishop

Support for the beef industry is provided within the framework of the common agricultural policy on the basis of decisions and enactments of the Council of Ministers.