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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party). It was answered on Thursday, 22 May 2008 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.


Topical Questions

Question
Salmon farming is a big employer in my constituency. There are concerns that the minimum import price for salmon might be under threat. What efforts are being made to maintain the minimum import price for salmon, particularly at a European level?
Answer

The hon. Gentleman may know that anti-dumping duties have been imposed. A review of anti-dumping duties is currently being undertaken. We have made clear our concerns about continued dumping affecting the Scottish salmon industry. We have had discussions directly with the Scottish Executive and, crucially, made joint representations to the European Commission, in particular to the Trade Commissioner.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
476 c394 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
EU internal trade Fish Imports Dumping Prices Scotland Salmon
Link
View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk