§ Mr. HansonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what actions she has taken to limit the effects of the Franco-German beef embargo on the British agricultural industry.
§ Mr. JackThe German Government have proposed unilateral restrictions on British beef imports. These would be illegal under EC rules, and my right hon. Friend the Minister has kept in touch with the European Commission on this matter. Mr. Steichen has written to the German Government to warn them that the Commission will take legal action if Germany puts its proposed restrictions into effect.
The French Government have not made any proposals for unilateral action against British beef imports.