§ Mr. Colvinasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if a date has yet been agreed for ceasing the intervention buying of butter and skimmed milk.
§ Mr. GummerNo. There are currently no plans to cease the intervention buying of butter. A Commission proposal to end the intervention buying of skimmed milk powder between October and March and to make other changes in the intervention system is still under consideration by the Council of Agriculture Ministers.