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Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 1996. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
If he will implement a temporary guaranteed price system to restore confidence in the beef industry in Wales. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will implement a temporary guaranteed price system to restore confidence in the beef industry in Wales. [25] Mr. Jonathan Evans: The Government have committed £2.5 billion to various measures to support the beef industry. We have no plans to introduce a price guarantee which would do nothing to support the industry in the medium to longer term.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25; 284 c148W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Guaranteed prices Wales BSE Beef
Contains statistics
Yes