Milk and Eggs (Costs)

HC Deb 22 March 1971 vol 814 cc66-7W

Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what cost increases in respect of milk and eggs produced outside the standard quantities were included in the Annual Reviews over the past five years.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

I do not know what if any account was taken by the previous Government of costs outside the standard quantities.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the cost increases for the year 1970–71 in respect of milk and eggs produced outside the standard quantities.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

About £24 million.