HC Deb 14 November 1985 vol 86 cc276-7W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the actual European Economic Community spending on agriculture in 1983 and 1984; what was the authorised total for 1985; what is the estimated total for 1986; and what percentage of each total relates to the destruction, dumping or storage of surpluses of food and wine.

Mr. Gummer

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of European Economic Community spending was devoted to agriculture in 1983 and 1984; and what percentage was authorised for 1985 and planned for 1986.

Mr. Gummer

Expenditure on the common agricultural policy as a percentage of the total Community budget between 1983 and 1986 is as follows:

Per cent.
1983 68.5
1984 73.1
1985 budget 73.0
1986 draft draft budget 68.5

Sources: EC Commission Financial Reports and Court of Auditors Reports. 1985 Budget and 1986 Draft Budget.