HC Deb 14 December 1990 vol 182 cc539-40W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects a decision on whether stabilisers will be triggered following the 1990 harvest.

Mr. Curry

Stabilisers have triggered price cuts for rapeseed (minus 15.5 per cent.), sunflower seed (minus 21 per cent.), soya (minus 30 per cent.), and peas and beans (minus 20.02 per cent.) following the 1990 harvest. A decision on the cereals stabiliser is due to be reached in February.