§ Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisherie and Food what proposals he has to secure a further derogation from the proposed EEC swine fever regulations in the light of the current outbreak of that disease in Holland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopThe swine fever situation in Holland has improved. The last reported outbreak occurred on 18th April. Under our derogation, now extended until the end of 1977, we do not permit imports of live pigs and fresh pigmeat from Holland. We are playing a full part in preparing the Commission's proposals for the control and eradication of swine fever throughout the Community which are to include special safeguards for those member States like the United Kingdom which have achieved freedom from the disease.
106Wcauliflower (summer and autumn), (d) carrots, (e) parsnips, (f) turnips and swedes, (g) beetroot, (h) onions, (i) leeks, (j) beans (broad, runner and french), (k) peas, green for market, (l) peas, green for processing, (m) peas for harvesting dry, (n) celery and (o) lettuce.
§ Mr. BishopEstimated quantities of vegetables are as follows: