HC Deb 12 December 1966 vol 738 cc30-1W
Mr. Godber

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the rate of surcharge on sugar over the 12 months from 1st December, 1965, to 30th November, 1966; for what period it has been at each rate given; and what is the estimated total yield from the surcharge for the 12 months in question.

Mr. Peart

The rate of surcharge has been as follows:

per lb.
1st Dec, 1965, to 20th Jan., 1966: 3¾d.
21st Jan., 1966, to 31st Jan., 1966: 3½d.
1st Feb., 1966, to 21st Feb., 1966: 3¼d.
22nd Feb., 1966, to 16th June, 1966: 3½d.
17th June, 1966, to 31st August, 1966: 3¾d.
1st Sept., 1966, to 28th Nov., 1966: 4d.
29th Nov., 1966, to 30th Nov., 1966: 4¼d.

The estimated total yield from surcharge for this period is £88 million.