§ Mr. Wigginasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is estimated to be the cost of the general butter subsidy in 1973–74.
§ Mr. GodberThe cost in 1973–74 is estimated to be £16 million, half of which will be borne by Community funds. Supplementary provision will be sought200W from Parliament as soon as possible, and in the meantime recourse will be had to the Contingencies Fund.