HC Deb 21 February 1972 vol 831 cc227-8W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what allowance is made for farmer-to-farmer sales of barley in calculating deficiency payment.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

None. It would be impracticable to require farmers to make the necessary returns of grain bought from cereal growers.

Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the average price of barley so far sold of this year's crop.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The cumulative average price of home-grown barley sold in the United Kingdom up to 3rd February was £24.35 per ton.