HC Deb 26 July 1978 vol 954 cc790-1W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the approximate present value of live exports to the Continent.

Mr. Watkinson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many (a) sheep, (b) calves and (c) live cows currently are being exported live to the Continent and what were the figures over each of the last 12 months.

Mr. Meacher,

pursuant also to his reply [Official Report, 10th July 1978; Vol. 953, c. 450], gave the following information:

apply to certain activities of those companies incorporated in the United Kingdom which are controlled by a company incorporated in the United States of America, even if these activities take place outside the United States. The Government are concerned at this extraterritorial aspect of the United States regulations, which, in their view, infringe the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom and could have an adverse effect on United Kingdom trade and employment. Our position has been made clear to the United States Government, and my Department is discussing with United States representatives how to mitigate the effects of these regulations on United Kingdom companies. Any United Kingdom company which believes that it may be affected by these regulations should therefore contact my Department as soon as possible.

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