HC Deb 02 February 1987 vol 109 c511W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by how much the proportion of the European Economic Community budget devoted to agriculture was altered during the British presidency.

Mr. Jopling

Decisions taken during the British presidency, notably the agreement in December on milk and beef, will result in considerable savings in expenditure. Agriculture Their effect on agriculture's share of the total budget will depend on the overall resources available and decisions taken on other Community activities.