HC Deb 17 March 1983 vol 39 c253W
35. Mr. Cryer

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the state of the poultry industry and in particular on the effects on the industry of imports from France.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The turkey industry enjoyed a good Christmas trade. Broilermeat and egg producers are suffering from an imbalance in the market in that domestic production is in excess of demand. There are signs that the situation should improve later this year. Imports from France have been small.