Forestry Commission (Chairman)

HC Deb 01 July 1976 vol 914 cc299-300W

Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether there is at the present moment a chairman of the Forestry Commission.

Per cent.
				1973	1974	1975
				Butter	SMP	Butter	SMP	Butter	SMP
Belgium	…	…	…	—	3	—	20	4	50
Denmark	…	…	…	4	—	—	8	—	59
France	…	…	…	—	6	—	9	3	38
Germany	…	…	…	—	4	—	19	—	35
Ireland	…	…	…	—	—	—	—	—	41
Italy	…	…	…	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.	N.A.
Luxembourg	…	…	…	—	—	—	8	—	62
Netherlands	…	…	…	—	6	—	17	5	55
United Kingdom	…	…	…	3	18	—	—	—	4

Notes: A dash signifies a net reduction in intervention stocks; "N.A." signifies "not applicable". As there are so many different types of Italian cheese, each with a different fat content, it would be misleading to compare total production with intervention purchases.

Sources: Eurostat Monthly Statistics; Member States' returns to the Commission.

Mr. Strang

No. The appointment of Lord Taylor of Gryfe terminated on 30th June and a successor has yet to be announced.