HC Deb 04 March 1982 vol 19 c232W
14. Mr. Speller

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the effect of the European Economic Community sheepmeat regime on United Kingdom sheep production.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The United Kingdom sheep flock has been expanding at about 3 per cent. a year over the past four years. This reflects, among other factors, the confidence of producers in the outcome of the negotiations on the regime.