HC Deb 11 February 1983 vol 36 c484W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what reductions in real terms in European Community common prices for cereals and sugar have been achieved since 1979.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The common support prices for bread making wheat, barley and sugar have been reduced in real terms by about 19 per cent., 18 per cent. and 14 per cent. respectively since 1979.