§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what actions he proposes to take to safeguard the interests of British sheep farmers in the context of (a) falling prices for lamb, (b) threats of dumping from Ireland and (c) attacks on British lamb exports in France; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryI fully appreciate the difficulties faced by sheepmeat producers in this country as a result of a number of factors currently affecting the market. The Government already provide very substantial support to the sheep sector, and have been in constant touch with the French authorities to ensure that our exports flow freely and safely. I shall continue to watch the situation very carefully.