asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the likely position in regard to boneless beef exports to the USA arising from recent USA monetary policy; and if he will state the effect of EEC membership on this export market with particular reference to the common external tariff and animal health agreements.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Boneless Beef Exports.
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As our boneless beef exports to the USA have been covered by a multilateral US import quota system, the recent US general import surcharge does not apply to them. These exports have been as high in 1971 as in 1970, despite a recent prolonged US dock strike and I expect them to increase in 1972.
I do not foresee EEC membership as likely to affect this trade.