HC Deb 11 May 1978 vol 949 cc595-6W
25. Mr. Brotherton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about the future of the Milk Marketing Board.

EEC FEOGA EXPENDITURE ON EXPORT REFUNDS OF CEREALS
Actual expenditure
Calendar years … … … … … 1973 1974 1975 1976
Amount in MUA … … … … … 468.8 76.1 343.6 380.9
Converted to £ million sterling at 2.4 ua=£1 … 195.3 31.7 143.2 158.7
Note: MUA = Million units of account.

Mr. Bishop

My right hon. Friend will be making a statement as soon as possible after the present meeting of the Council of Ministers.