HC Deb 29 November 1979 vol 974 c765W
24. Mr. Delwyn Williams

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the progress of the Commission towards a solution to the problems of fat lamb trade within the European Economic Community.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The Commission takes the view, as we do, that the French should not continue to defy Community law. It is the responsibility of the Commission to ensure compliance and it is

(tonnes)
Public Intervention Aided Private Storage Total
Butter 297,140 201,567 498,707
Skimmed milk powder 291,765 291,765
Sugar(a)
Breadmaking wheat 1,737,090 1,737,090
Rye 538,629 538,629
Notes:
(a) Sugar eligible for storage refunds has not been included because refunds relate to an orderly marketing, rather than intervention buying and storage, measure.
(b) Commodities in short term seasonal surplus and those where the Community is a net importer are not included in the table.