HC Deb 28 March 1984 vol 57 cc228-9W
Mr. Colin Shepherd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were the total cash receipts in the United Kingdom from the European Community under the common agricultural policy for the years 1973 to 1979, and 1979 to 1984, respectively.

Mr. Jopling

Total receipts in the United Kingdom from the European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund in the years 1973 to 1983 are as follows. Forecasts of receipts in 1984 are not available.

(£ million)
1973 63
1974 112
1975 346
1976 211
1977 172
1978 317
1979 384
1980 564
1981 668
1982 756
1983 1,080