HC Deb 22 May 1973 vol 857 c62W
Mr. David Clark

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the amount of butter held by the United Kingdom intervention board after one week of the higher buying price; and what was the figure for 30th April.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The Intervention Board held 8,236 tons of butter one week after the intervention price increased on 14th May. It previously held 58 tons. The additional 8,178 tons had been stored under the control procedure which enables stocks stored under prescribed arrangements to be offered to the board within two months of entry into store.