asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what the criteria are for deciding who should receive meat and butter under the European Economic Community food aid scheme;(2) what amount of meat and butter has been distributed in Ryedale under the European Economic Community food aid scheme;(3) what proportion of meat and butter available for distribution under the European Economic Community food aid scheme has been distributed in rural areas;(4) what consultations were held with voluntary groups before the distribution of butter and meat in the United Kingdom under the European Economic Community food aid scheme was announced.

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.