§ Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total value of agricultural exports from the United Kingdom in 1976; how this compares with the position in 1975; and if he will state the significant categories in which exports were improved by more than 25 per cent.
§ Mr. BishopThe total value of the United Kingdom's exports in the agricultural and food sector in 1976 was £2,778.7 million. This was an increase of £507.2 million on the figure for 1975. The significant sections of the Standard International Trade Classification, in which the value of exports was improved by more than 25 per cent. were:
22WClass III) the total cost of running my Department is £118 million. This comprises expenditure by my Department on salaries, travelling and other administrative expenses, and by other Government Departments on common services. Part of the expenditure—£5.4 million—is recouped by way of fees and other charges for services rendered.