HC Deb 22 November 1983 vol 49 cc97-8W
Dr Glyn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if United Kingdom grain production for the last financial year is in excess of domestic requirements; and by what percentage.

Mr. MacGregor

In the cereals marketing year 1982–83, United Kingdom production of grain exceeded domestic requirements by 10 per cent.

Dr. Glyn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the cost to the European Community for price maintenance through intervention for the last year for which figures are available for grain.

Mr. MacGregor

Community expenditure on intervention buying and selling of cereals in 1982 amounted to approximately £210 million.