HC Deb 24 February 1987 vol 111 c237W
Mrs. Shields

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what the criteria are for deciding who should receive meat and butter under the European Economic Community food aid scheme;

(2) what amount of meat and butter has been distributed in Ryedale under the European Economic Community food aid scheme;

(3) what proportion of meat and butter available for distribution under the European Economic Community food aid scheme has been distributed in rural areas;

(4) what consultations were held with voluntary groups before the distribution of butter and meat in the United Kingdom under the European Economic Community food aid scheme was announced.

Mr. Gummer

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.