§ Mr. John Carlisleasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the proposals regarding the raising of the levy on imported fishmeal by the Sea Fish Industry Authority.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe levy regulations recently submitted to Ministers by the Sea Fish Industry Authority propose a new rate of levy on imported fishmeal of 0.1750 pence per kilogram.
§ Mr. John Carlisleasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the proposed increased levy on fishmeal will be beneficial to the compound feed industry.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe use of income from its levy, including any amounts derived from fishmeal, is a matter for the Sea Fish Industry Authority which is currently considering its future programme. The authority has, I understand, discussed with organisations representing importers of fishmeal the possibility of it seeking to promote the advantages of using fishmeal in compound feed.
§ Mr. John Carlisleasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received regarding the proposed increased levy on fishmeal.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithRepresentations concerning the proposed increased levy on fishmeal have been made to this Department by the Grain and Feed Trade Association Ltd., the United Kingdom Agricultural 111W Supply Trade Association, the National Farmers Union and BOCM-Silcock. These representations are being considered.