HC Deb 19 March 1981 vol 1 cc156-7W
53. Mr. Torney

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the operation of the present scheme for the sale of subsidised butter to charities in the United Kingdom; what is the cost of the scheme; and how much has been sold to independent schools which are charities.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

I am satisfied with the operation of the scheme. As to the second and third parts of the question, I refer the hon. Member to the replies given to my hon. Friends the Members for Southend, East (Mr. Taylor) and for Devizes (Mr. Morrison) on 10 and 16 March.—[Vol. 1000, c.289.]