HC Deb 17 March 1977 vol 928 cc289-90W
14. Miss Richardson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what stocks of foodstuffs and beverages are being held by the European Economic Community.

Mr. Bishop

The following table shows the amounts of agricultural produce held in official intervention stores in the Community. There is no buying or storage of wine or other beverages by Community agencies.

AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE CURRENTLY HELD IN OFFICIAL INTERVENTION STORES IN THE EEC
Commodity Quantity(1) (Tonnes)
Beef 264,996
Cereals:
Common wheat 1,389,446
Rye 160,840
Barley 210,245
Durum wheat 462,689
Milk products:
Butter 192,232
Skimmed milk powder 967,489
Olive oil 41,000
Rape seeds 1,642
Sugar 1,45,000
(1) Figures produced by the EEC commission