§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the cost to the Exchequer of support to United Kingdom agriculture, as follows (a) gross cost and (b) cost net of all refunds; and if he will show (b) as a percentage of gross domestic product, for the years 1960–61, 1970–71, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84 and 1984–85.
§ Mr. MacGregorI will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.