HC Deb 05 March 1987 vol 111 c681W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what is the total quantity of grain produced in each of the European Economic Community countries in 1986 and also the total amount of co-responsibility levy paid by each member state in pound sterling;

(2) what is the definition of a small farmer which will be used in establishing who will receive part of the 120 million ecu/£75 million in cereal co-responsibility refunds; how much of this total will be received by British small farmers and when; and if he will make a statement;

(3) what was the average ex farm price of wheat received by (a) British farmers, (b) French farmers, (c) German farmers and (d) the EEC generally in 1979, 1984, 1985 and 1986, in pound sterling.

Mr. Gummer

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.