HC Deb 29 January 1987 vol 109 cc339-40W
Mr. Speller

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will seek to negotiate a substantial reduction in the import quota for lamb and dairy products from New Zealand; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jopling

No. Imports of butter at reduced levy from New Zealand now stand at 76,500 tonnes, less than half of their level in 1973 when the United Kingdom joined the Community. This figure compares with surplus butter stocks in the Community of 1.3 million tonnes.

New Zealand has voluntarily restricted its sendings of lamb to the Community to levels which reflect traditional levels.