HC Deb 22 January 1987 vol 108 c727W
36. Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has as to the percentage by which the milk price paid to producers has risen over the past three years.

Mr. Gummer

The average net price received by wholesale producers in the United Kingdom rose by 4.9 per cent. between 1983–84 and 1985–86. A further increase of about 3 per cent. is expected for 1986–87.