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Mr. Marten
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the approximate price of one pound of butter, expressed in pence, in each country of the Common Market.
Mr. Bishop
The following is the latest available information which relates to wholesale prices in July :
| P/lb. | |
| Belgium | 86 |
| Denmark | 82 |
| France | 73 |
| Germany | 92 |
| Irish Republic* | 50 |
| Italy | 69 |
| Luxembourg | Not available |
| Netherlands | 85 |
| United Kingdomt(a)† | 52 |
a) Ex-factory price for English packet butter minus £33 per tonne packaging.
* Price after deductions of subsidy.
†Price before deductions of subsidy.
Source : Milk Marketing Board "Dairying Overseas".