HC Deb 17 October 1973 vol 861 c198W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many tons of wheat have been denatured in Great Britain since January 1973 as a result of EEC regulations.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Claims for subsidy so far received by the Intervention Board and passed for payment in respect of wheat denatured between 1st February and 31st August 1973 relate to 1.5 million tons, of which about 1.4 million tons was denatured in Great Britain and 0.1 million tons in Northern Ireland. Information on this subject is published regularly by the board and revised in the light of further claims received.