HC Deb 20 May 1999 vol 331 cc448-9W
20. Mr. Gapes

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what restrictions are placed on the import of agricultural products from the USA. [83867]

Mr. Rooker

Imports of agricultural products from the USA—as from any third country—into the European Union may be restricted by import tariff duties and the application of measures to protect food safety and animal and plant health.