§ 24. Mr. George Rodgersasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the latest known cost for storage and interest charges associated with the stockpiling of skimmed 636W milk in line with the common agricultural policy.
§ Mr. BishopStorage and interest charges in respect of intervention purchases of skimmed milk powder are payable by the Community. Between 1st February 1973 and 31st December 1975, the United Kingdom received £2,033,085 from FEOGA funds for this purpose.
§ 25. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the present working of the skimmed milk powder scheme.
§ Mr. BishopWe are never entirely satisfied. But our officials are in the closest touch with the representative trade organisations and have been able to resolve the substantial part of the practical problems that have arisen. Those remaining are being pursued vigorously.