asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the estimated total cost to the Exchequer in 1970 of creamery milk price support; and the average price per lb. received for butter sold on export markets in 1968.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Milk Price Support.
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For the financial year ending 31st March, 1970, it is estimated that the total cost to the Exchequer of creamery milk price support will amount to about £31 million. The estimated cost for the financial year, commencing on 1st April, 1970, will be published shortly in the 1970-71 Estimates for the Public Services.
Bord Bainne received an average net return of 2/- for Irish creamery butter sold on export markets in 1968.