HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 c331W
13. Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on the current returns of beef producers.

Mr. John Silkin

Average returns to producers of certified cattle are currently being made up to the level of the weekly target price through the payment of variable premiums. The target price will reach 63.45p per live kg by March this year, an increase of nearly 7p per live kg since last autumn.