HC Deb 26 January 1978 vol 942 c772W
Mr. Woof

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total sum which has been charged on levies on food imports from 1st February 1973; and for what purpose the levies have been used by Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Joel Barnett

The amounts collected in agricultural levies have been:

£ million
1st February 1973 to 31st December 1973 24.0
1974 25.5
1975 42.5
1976 46.3
1st January 1977 to 30th September 1977 93.1
Total 231.4

These amounts have been paid into the Consolidated Fund together with other revenue collected by Her Majesty's Government. United Kingdom contributions to the Community budget are paid from the Consolidated Fund.

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