asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he will state in respect of 1965-66 and if he will give estimates for 1966-67 of the cost of Exchequer support for farm produce, including guaranteed prices, milk quality subsidies, dairy and butter subsides and other direct payments.
Written Answers. - Exchequer Support for Farm Produce.
47.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:—
COST TO EXCHEQUER OF SUPPORT FOR FARM PRODUCE
|
Product |
1965-66 (Provisional) |
1966-67 |
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
|
Butter and other milk products |
10,696 |
12,610 |
|
Pigmeat |
3,100 |
2,350 |
|
Carcase Meat |
85 |
(a) |
(a) Full estimated cost not yet determinable. Figure of £75,000 in printed Estimates for 1966/7 relates only to carcase beef for the period ending 30th June, 1966.
As I am dissatisfied with the reply given to Question No. 7, I intend to raise the matter on the Adjournment.
The Chair will communicate with the Deputy.