HC Deb 13 June 1984 vol 61 c520W
Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the cost to United Kingdom funds of extending the beef variable premium scheme to exported Irish beef.

Mr. MacGregor

The cost to the Exchequer fluctuates from year to year, but it has averaged about £1.9 million per annum between 1976–77, when the scheme was introduced on its present basis, and 1983–84. It is not possible at this stage to estimate the cost for 1984–85.

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