HC Deb 07 February 1974 vol 868 cc364-5W
25. Mr. David Stoddart

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what increases in the price of feeding stuffs were approved by the EEC Council of Ministers in January 1974.

Mr. Godber

No increases in the price of United Kingdom animal feeding stuffs were approved by the EEC Council of Ministers in January 1974.

35. Mr. Woodnutt

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that the price of dairy concentrates increased by £6.50 per ton during the week ended 12th January; and if he will take this into account when he makes his decision on the future price of milk to dairy farmers.

Mr. Godber

I am aware of the recent further increaes in feeding stuff prices and will naturally bear them in mind.

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage the average cost of animal feeding stuffs has risen since June 1970.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The increase in the average price of compound animal feeding stuffs in Great Britain since June 1970 has been about 96 per cent.