HC Deb 19 March 1990 vol 169 c448W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the extra cost to the average family of the additional costs of the common agricultural policy.

Mr. Curry

The magnitude of the costs of the common agricultural policy depends on the nature of the alternative policy envisaged. The Government's aim is to achieve lower levels of agricultural support worldwide, thereby reducing the costs borne by consumers and taxpayers.