§ 13. Sir A. Meyerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the average return to beet producers over the seven-month period ended 1st February 1975.
§ Mr. Bishop:Over the period from 1st July 1974 to 2nd February 1975 returns to United Kingdom producers of clean cattle averaged £17.96 per live cwt.
§ 19. Mr. Monroasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how far in advance producers will know the level of guarantee for beef animals; and if he will seek to give the maximum notice in order to give stability to the beef market.
§ Mr. Bishop:I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham, East (Mr. Lamond) and others on 20th February.—[Vol. 886, c.447.]