§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how dairy producers' returns in Wales compare with prices paid to German and French dairy producers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe latest comparable figures available are for 1979 when average producer milk prices were as follows:
Currency conversion at average 1979 rates pence per litre Germany(1) 14.68 France(1) 12.02 England and Wales(2) 11.04
Currency conversion at 1.12.80 rates pence per litre Germany(1) 12.51 France(1) 10.26 England and Wales(2) 11.04 (1) Milk with 3.7 per cent. fat. (2) Milk of natural fat content. The price paid to Welsh producers is very close to the average for England and Wales.