§ 23. Mr. Robert C. Brownasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Her Majesty's Government will seek to reverse the imposition by the European Economic Community of a minimum import price for dried fruit.
§ Mrs. FennerYes. The minimum import price, which applies to raisins and sultanas, was imposed by the Commission using its safeguard powers. The United578W Kingdom is continuing to press for alternative arrangements which would permit a fair return for Community producers and a choice of supplies at competitive prices for the consumer.