§ Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to ensure that beef production is maintained at a satisfactory level.
§ Mr. BishopI would refer the hon. Member to my replies to him of 15th and 17th February 1977.—[Vol. 926, c.179 and 690–6.] Our objective for beef in the current CAP price discussions is to secure continuing support arrangements which will maintain production in the United Kingdom at a satisfactory level.