HC Deb 20 December 1982 vol 34 c339W
Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what guidance he has given as to the distribution of cheap Christmas European Economic Community butter; and whether he will ensure that small grocery outlets are taken fully into account.

Mr. Peter Walker

Butter benefiting from the special Community subsidy is being allocated to the trade in proportion to its normal market shares. The trade itself is responsible for arranging sales and distribution over the coming weeks, and I am sure that it will be fair in dealing with its own customers, both large and small.