HC Deb 10 May 1988 vol 133 c95W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, when the United Kingdom comes within milk quota, the co-responsibility levy on milk will be abolished.

Mr. Donald Thompson

It is for the Council of Ministers to decide on the continuation of the co-responsibility levy. As part of its price-fixing package the Commission has proposed that it should be continued. In view of the continuing high cost of the milk regime, I support this proposal.

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