HC Deb 09 December 1976 vol 922 cc358-9W
Mr. Fernyhough

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total collected in import levies since the United Kingdom joined the EEC on food and products which, prior to joining, had no levies or import duties imposed upon them.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

Net receipts of EEC agricultural levies charged on imported food and agricultural products not formerly subject to protective duties or import levies are estimated to be £40 million for the period from 1st February 1973 to 30th September 1976.