HC Deb 15 May 1995 vol 260 c39W
Mr. Davidson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when(a) butter and (b) cheese was last distributed on a (i) national and (ii) local basis from intervention stores. [24289]

Mr. Jack

Butter released from intervention stores was last distributed during the period September 1992 to March 1993, as part of the 1992 surplus food scheme arrangements. The scheme applied throughout the UK and distribution was undertaken by 1,367 designated organisations. Cheese has never been distributed in the UK from EC intervention stocks.

Mr. Davidson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when and where there have been any distribution of Intervention Board(a) butter, (b) cheese and (c) wine in the UK in the last 12 months. [24288]

Mr. Jack

There has been no distribution by the Intervention Board of butter, cheese or wine in the last 12 months.