asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Exchequer subsidies on food in 1975 and 1976; and the estimated amount in 1977.
Written Answers. - Food Subsidies.
116.
Following is the information requested:
|
1975£m |
1976£m |
1977 (Estimate)£m |
|
|
Subsidies on milk and butter (and cheese in 1977) |
9.81 |
23.80 |
32.00* |
|
Subsidy on bread |
5.09 |
13.87 |
13.85 |
|
Subsidy on flour and wheatenmeal |
0.85 |
2.15 |
2.15 |
|
Total |
15.75 |
39.82 |
48.00 |
*Includes additional £9.5 million announced in the 1977 Budget to offset the consumer effects of increases in the retail prices of milk, butter and cheese as a result of recent Green £ changes.