asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware of the substantial increase in imports of flour and the resultant threat which is posed to employment in the home industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Flour Imports.
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While flour imports into this country have increased in recent years, these imports still represent only a very small proportion of our overall flour consumption. Under EEC regulations it is not open to me to put any restrictions on such imports. Naturally, I would like to see all our requirements of flour produced at home, with native wheat being used to the greatest degree possible.