HC Deb 24 April 1975 vol 890 c375W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the products and quantities for which intervention buying has been necessary within the EEC since 1st January 1973.

Mr. Bishop

Following are the quantities for which intervention buying has from time to time been necessary within the EEC as a whole from 1st January 1973 to the dates shown (latest available):

Commodity Date Amount (tonnes)
Beef 31st March 1975 638,719
Butter 28th February 1975 511,000
Skimmed milk powder 28th February 1975 519,800
Common wheat 15th April 1975 2,230,000
Barley 15th April 1975 520,000
Rye 15th April 1975 360,000
Duram wheat 15th April 1975 10,000
Oilseeds 15th April 1975 2,147
Sugar 15th April 1975 87,720
Tobacco 31st December 1973 3,090