HC Deb 10 May 1983 vol 42 c229W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in discussions with the European Community about proposals to make cheap feed available to the pig industry, he will seek to ensure that similar assistance is made available to the poultry industry.

Mr. Peter Walker

The Commission is working on plans for the release of 2 million to 3 million tonnes of surplus wheat for animal feed at reduced prices. I shall seek to ensure that any scheme of this kind does not distort competition between the different sectors of the livestock industry.