§ Mr. Wattasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were the principal factors which influenced his decision to sanction a levy to the Eggs Authority of £3.50 per 100 chicks over the coming year.
§ Mr. BishopThis rate of levy was set at a level which it was estimated would meet the Authority's proposed expenditure in 1976–77. My right hon. Friend was satisfied that in drawing up its budget the Authority struck a reasonable balance between planning for a level of expenditure which would allow it to carry out its responsibilities satisfactorily and avoiding an unduly large increase in the levy.