HC Deb 14 December 1984 vol 69 c626W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how planned expenditure totals in the common agricultural policy in 1984–85 and 1985–86 differ; and what are the reasons for the change in expenditure plans.

Mr. Jopling

The Community budget is operated on a calendar year basis. The provision for expenditure under the common agricultural policy in 1984 is 19,146 million ecu. The 1985 budget has not yet been adopted.