§ Mr. Beggsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that all stores for intervention grain in Great Britain are vermin and weather-proof.
§ Mr. MacGregorIntervention stores are required to have adequate protection against weather and pests. They are inspected before grain is taken in and periodically during storage.
§ Mr. Beggsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the normal period during which intervention grain is held in storage in Great Britain.
§ Mr. MacGregorIntervention grain has remained in store in Great Britain for varying periods in recent seasons, reflecting changes in domestic and world supply and demand for grain.
§ Mr. Beggsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present cost per tonne per month for storage of intervention grain.
§ Mr. MacGregorI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Brightside (Miss Maynard) on 7 March at column567.