HC Deb 18 May 1978 vol 950 cc247-8W
32. Mr. Raphael Tuck

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received from the New Zealand Prime Minister about the working of an EEC sheepmeat regime, regulating the import and sale of lamb and mutton.

Mr. Bishop

The New Zealand Prime Minister on his recent visit expressed concern about the proposals for a common market organisation for sheepmeat, and my right hon. Friend and I share his views on the need to ensure that continued access for imported supplies to the United Kingdom is recognised in any EEC sheepmeat regime.

39. Mr. Moate

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on recent movement towards an EEC sheepmeat regime.

44. Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on negotiations for an EEC sheepmeat regime.

Mr. John Silkin

The EEC Commission issued its proposals in April. Preliminary technical examination is in progress, but the proposals have not yet been discussed by the Council of Agriculture Ministers.

Mr. Bishop

151 and 89 kgs per head respectively, including both liquid milk and fresh products.

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