HC Deb 17 November 1983 vol 48 c559W
28. Sir Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect the Commission's proposals for cereal substitutes will have on the livestock sector if implemented.

Mr. MacGregor

The Commission proposes that steps should be taken to stabilise the Community's imports of cereals substitutes, and of maize gluten feed and citrus pulp in particular. These materials are used by the livestock sector to the extent that, when, they are cheaper than alternative ingredients. Any restrictions on their availability are liable to have some adverse effect when relevant on feed costs.