Community Budget (Agricultural Expenditure)

HC Deb 16 July 1985 vol 83 cc67-8W

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate of the dollar/ecu exchange rate was used in determining the level of agricultural spending contained in the 1986 draft EEC budget.

Mr. Jopling

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assumption regarding the increase in cereal prices was made in deciding on (a) the limit for EEC agricultural spending in 1986 and (b) the 1986 draft budget.

Mr. Jopling

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list all categories of agricultural and rural spending or support not included in the 20.6 billion ecu limit on EEC agricultural spending for 1986; and if he will state for each category (a) the level of spending in 1984, (b) the level of spending for 1985 and (c) the estimated level of spending as contained in the 1986 preliminary draft budget.

Mr. Jopling

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.