§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he intends to take to protect lamb exports from (a) Wales and (b) Great Britain from action being taken by French farmers; if he will consider reciprocal action against French dairy products exported to Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerI and my right hon. and hon. Friends protested very strongly to the French Government during the recent interference to our lamb export trade. I am glad to say that this interference has now ceased. The French authorities have undertaken to pay compensation for losses and damage done and have issued fresh and firm instructions to law enforcement authorities. We are continuing to watch the position carefully.