§ Q11. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Prime Minister if she is satisfied with the implementation of the decision of the European Economic Community leaders to restrict to traditional quantities the sale of subsidised food to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics following the invasion of Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterAs my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal made clear in his reply of 15 December 1980 to my hon. Friend, implementation of the Foreign Affairs Council decision of 15 January 1980 is the responsibility of the Commission, which has taken detailed action in the different sectors involved. The United Kingdom's concern to ensure effective implementation of the Council decision is well known and United Kingdom views have been made plain to the Commission and other member States as necessary.