HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 cc920-1W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the amount of milk produced in the first three months of the 1985 quota year; what is the comparison with 1983 levels for the same period; and what percentage above or below quota production is at present.

Dr. Boyson

The information is as follows:

Million litres
1 April to 30 June 1983 451,597
1 April to 30 June 1985 443,954 (5.4 per cent above quota)

Source: Milk Marketing Board for Northern Ireland.