HC Deb 24 June 1985 vol 81 cc271-2W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the percentage rise in expenditure on the common agricultural policy each year since 1980; and what increase is estimated for 1985 and 1986.

Mr. Jopling

The percentage rise in expenditure on the common agricultural policy in each year between 1980 and 1985 compared with the previous year is as follows:

Percentage
1980 +9.8
1981 -3.1
1982 +12.9
1983 +27.2
*1984 +14.8
†1985 +8.6
* Provisional.
† Budget.

The preliminary draft budget for 1986 has not yet been published.