HC Deb 20 October 1976 vol 917 c494W
Mr. Edge

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the likely shortage of fresh and frozen vegetables domestically produced, he will suspend the levy on the import of frozen food from countries outside the EEC.

Mr. Bishop

In view of the serious implications for the United Kingdom frozen food industry, my right hon. Friend does not propose to seek Community agreement to the suspension of the EEC common Customs tariff on frozen vegetables. He will keep the situation under review.