§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is his intention to review the clawback arrangements on shipments of lamb from the United Kingdom to other member States within the Community in order to ensure a free flow of trade which will not discriminate against the British farming industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithWe are keeping the effects of clawback on exports to all destinations under review and the Commission is being informed of the results. Exports to Belgium and Germany have fallen since 20 October, but those to France have increased. Clawback has now been suspended on exports to third countries, which had been particularly adversely affected and we shall continue: to seek arrangements which allow a satisfactory level of exports from the United Kingdom.