§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the Exchequer grant on sugar beyond the end of January 1973, thereby helping to stabilise the price of this basic foodstuff; and if he will consider paying this via the refiners instead of the Sugar Board as at present, should the latter procedure conflict with EEC regulations or undertakings.
§ Mr. GodberIt has been agreed with the Community that this consumer subsidy should be retained until 30th June298W but should be phased out in stages by that date. It will continue to be paid through the Sugar Board.