HC Deb 24 July 1975 vol 896 c273W
Sir P. Bryan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he has now taken in answer to the protests he has received from farmers regarding the hardship they are suffering due to the artificial value of the green pound.

Mr. Peart

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made in the House today.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what would be the effect on food prices in the United Kingdom of a devaluation of the green pound by 5 per cent., 10 per cent. and 20 per cent., respectively.

Mr. Bishop

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement my right hon. Friend made earlier today and the reply that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection gave to the hon. Member for Oswestry (Mr. Biffen) on 21st July.— [Vol. 896, c. 15.]

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