§ Mr. Godberasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the rate of surcharge on sugar 31W over the 12 months from 1st December, 1965, to 30th November, 1966; for what period it has been at each rate given; and what is the estimated total yield from the surcharge for the 12 months in question.
§ Mr. PeartThe rate of surcharge has been as follows:
per lb. 1st Dec, 1965, to 20th Jan., 1966: 3¾d. 21st Jan., 1966, to 31st Jan., 1966: 3½d. 1st Feb., 1966, to 21st Feb., 1966: 3¼d. 22nd Feb., 1966, to 16th June, 1966: 3½d. 17th June, 1966, to 31st August, 1966: 3¾d. 1st Sept., 1966, to 28th Nov., 1966: 4d. 29th Nov., 1966, to 30th Nov., 1966: 4¼d. The estimated total yield from surcharge for this period is £88 million.