§ Mr. Pikeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the latest estimate of spending by all European Economic Community countries on the common agricultural policy; and what is the estimate for 1987–88.
§ Mr. JoplingThe provisional estimate for total Community expenditure on the CAP in 1986 is about 23,000 mecus (£14,900 million). For 1987 the Community's draft budget includes 24,152 mecus (£15,500 million) for CAP measures. Figures for 1988 are not yet available.