§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present extent of overhang of beef intervention stocks; how this compares with the situation at this time in 1986 and 1987; and what are the prospects for 1988.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonA note setting out the volume of intervention stocks in the EC and the United Kingdom on the latest available dates, which includes figures for beef, is deposited in the Library of the House and is updated monthly. Prospects for 1988 will depend on the development of the market, Commission proposals for stock disposal and sales opportunities.