HC Deb 08 July 1987 vol 119 c153W
Mr. Nicholas Bennett

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what is the gap between the green pound and the pound sterling in the beef sector following the devaluation of the green pound in December 1986;

(2) what is the gap between the green pound and the pound sterling in the beef sector as a result of the decisions taken by the Council of Ministers on 30 June 1987.

Mr. MacGregor

The United Kingdom MCAs applying in the beef sector immediately before and after the green rate devaluations taking effect on 5 January and 6 July 1987 were:

5 January 6 July
per cent. per cent.
Before -23.6 -15.1
After -18.4 -10.6

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