HC Deb 30 July 1981 vol 9 cc494-5W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage the green value of each currency varies from the unit of account used in determining the common price under the common agricultural policy.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The percentage differences between the green rate for each currency and its central rate or as appropriate, its average market rate during the reference period 22 to 28 July, are shown below, together with the resulting monetary compensatory amounts applicable from 3 August.

Percentage difference Applied MCA percentage
United Kingdom +10.4 +9.4
Germany +4.2 +3.2
Percentage difference Applied MCA percentage
Italy -2.1 +1.0
Greece -0.2 0
Others 0 0

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