HC Deb 10 July 1981 vol 8 c253W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if, in view of the serious effect upon the viability of Welsh producers, he will press for the introduction of import controls on poultry and eggs from France.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The Government are anxious to ensure that home producers do not face unfair competition, and we have asked the EC Commission to investigate certain aids given by the French Government. Import controls, unless justified on public or animal health grounds, would contravene Community law.