HC Deb 06 November 1972 vol 845 c74W
Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at what price, sterling, per pound surplus butter is to be sold to the Armed Forces and similar institutions of member States of the European Communities as laid down by Regulation (EEC) No. 1282/72 of 21st June, 1972.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The regulation made provision for sales by the intervention agencies of existing member states at a minimum price of 35 units of account per 100 kg., equivalent to approximately £148 per ton on the basis of 2.4 units of account to the pound.

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