HC Deb 17 March 1977 vol 928 cc294-5W
34. Mr. Rathbone

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the interim report of the Food and Drink Economic Development Committee.

Mr. Strang

The recent interim report of the Food and Drink Economic Development Committee, like those of the other sector working parties engaged on industrial strategy work, concentrated on the scope for obtaining increased shares of home and export markets. It also reported on the progress made in implementing the recommendations in its previous report and contained the EDC's views on industrial policy issues relating to the 1977 Budget.

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