§ Mr. Kirkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what the wheat deficiency payment will be for the period from 1st July to 30th September, 1955; and when it will be paid.
Mr. AmoryThe ascertained average price for about 10.6 million cwt. of mill-able wheat dispatched on delivery during the first accounting period (1st July, 1955, to 30th September, 1955) is 19s. 10.9d. per cwt. The standard price for the period is 27s. 11d. per cwt. and the deficiency payment will, therefore, be 8s. 0.1d. per cwt. £8 Os. 2d. per ton). In addition, approximately 150,000 cwt. of wheat brought up to millable standard after sale will be included in the payment.
About 26,000 growers in the United Kingdom will share £4.3 million. Except for a few certificates which are under query, payment will begin at once and will be completed by the end of November, 1955.