HC Deb 27 November 1980 vol 994 cc168-9W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will circulate in the Official Report a table bringing up to date the figures circulated on 21 November 1979, Official Report, c. 229–30, concerning the difference between the green market rates for each currency.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The percentage differences, based on exchange rates on 24 November, are set out below. These are not the same as those used in the calculation of the monetary compensatory amounts.

per cent.
Germany +7.25
Netherlands +0.95
Belgium/Luxembourg -1.20
Denmark -1.48
Ireland -3.82
France -1.31
Italy -4.75
United Kingdom +8.76
NOTE. Where a country has more than one green rate in operation, the most general one has been used.

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