§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is making any proposals to secure access to the European Community for third country agricultural products not available in the European Community.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithMost agricultural commodities not produced within the Community are subject to nil or relatively low tariffs with, in many instances, preferential rates of tariff for imports from developing countries. In a few instances—for example, long-grain rice—imports are subject to highly protective levies, and I have made strong representations to the European Commission for improved terms of access.