HC Deb 17 February 1983 vol 37 c247W
32. Mr. David Marshall

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the total extra amount paid by British consumers per annum for food resulting from United Kingdom membership of the European Community.

Mr. Peter Walker

Such estimates could be attempted only by making hypothetical assumptions about the policy which would have been pursued had we not been a member of the European Community.