HC Deb 02 December 1986 vol 106 cc590-1W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what is the purpose of applying monetary coefficients to sales of food from European Economic Community stockpiles; and if he will make a statement explaining the manner in which these coefficients are calculated and applied;

(2) what are the current levels of monetary coefficients applied in respect of sales of beef under regulation 2670/86 and sales of butter under regulation 765/86, expressed in terms of pence per pound.

Mr. Gummer

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