HC Deb 28 July 1975 vol 896 c396W
Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will urge the EEC to adopt a regime for potatoes similar to the Potato Marketing Board in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bishop

The EEC Commission has issued no proposals for a common régime for all potatoes and it would be premature to anticipate the details of any proposals which may be made. I have already made it clear that I shall not accept any regulation for potatoes which in its contents or timing would be harmful to the interests of this country.

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