§ 46. Mr. Gardnerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his latest estimate of the cost to consumers of replacing the present system of agricultural support with one based on quotas and levies.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesTo eliminate the deficiency payments, consumers would have to pay 4 to 7 per cent. more for their food. The Opposition's further proposals to impose levies on milk pro98W ducts and to give producers additional incentives and compensation for loss of stability would increase the cost to consumers considerably.