HL Deb 22 November 1982 vol 436 c783WA
Lord Stanley of Alderley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the average time between the date of offering grain into intervention and payment in;

  1. (a) The United Kingdom,
  2. (b) France,
and if there is any disparity, why, and will interest be payable on the difference.

Earl Ferrers

The period in the United Kingdom varies from 6 to 12 weeks. Comparable information for France is not available. No interest is payable on claims awaiting payment.