§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in which sectors he expects to increase his Ministry's spending in 1991–92 for the intervention board and other aspects of the common agricultural policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryBased on latest forecasts of production, market and trade conditions, it is likely there will be increased CAP market support expenditure (class III, vote 1) in the beef, sheepmeat and sugar sectors, offset by reductions in the cereals, milk products and oilseed sectors. Expenditure on this non-cash limited vote, which is largely reimbursed by the Community, is sensitive to a variety of unpredictable changes. If necessary increased provision will be sought at the time of the Spring Supplementary Estimates. My reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Battersea (Mr. Bowis) on 6 November at column163 gives expected changes on Intervention Board Administration expenditure (class III, vote 2).