HC Deb 22 April 1977 vol 930 cc166-7W
Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the recommendation of the Commission to raise a levy on isoglucose production was supported by him in the Council of Ministers; and what impact he estimates such a levy will now have on isoglucose production and future investment in United Kingdom.

Mr. Bishop

The United Kingdom opposed in the Council of Ministers on 25th to 29th March the Commission proposal for a levy on isoglucose production. The levy proposed would be a serious disincentive to isoglucose production and to future investment in production facilities.

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