§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to make adjustments on the exports of cull beef which could assist the farming industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gummer[pursuant to his reply, 9 February 1987, c. 42]: When reforms of the milk regime were agreed in December, the Council of Agriculture Ministers recognised that consequent cow cullings would put pressure on the beef market. The Commission has accordingly allocated 435 mecu to provide for suitable market management measures to be adopted over the next two years.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will ensure that any surplus beef which may be produced following the period of the EEC milk package does not go into intervention; and what plans he has for the disposal of the surplus.
§ Mr. Gummer[pursuant to his reply, 11 February 1987, c. 287]: Beef from cull cows from the dairy herd is not eligible for intervention. It can meet the needs of a range of market requirements including processing and some export outlets.