Annual Farm Price Review

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 November 1973.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Mr Joseph Godber Mr Joseph Godber , Grantham 12:00, 22 November 1973

The main point is that we are importing these foods from outside the Community at a price which in some cases is higher than that within the Community. It is the world price conditions which control what happens, and not the position in regard to levies and import charges. That is the disturbing factor. At the moment, however, there are signs that the world market price of cereals is beginning to recede and I hope that this will soon be reflected in the price.