This Order provides for the carrying into effect for the year 1987—8 of the programme, as set out in the Schedule, of research and education in matters affecting the growing of home-grown beet.

It also provides for the assessment of contributions towards the expenditure on this programme and for their collection from British Sugar p.l.c. and growers of sugar beet in England and Wales. The rates of contribution are increased to 10.0p per adjusted beet tonne bought and sold, from the 1986—7 rates of 9.5p.

“Adjusted beet tonne” is defined by reference to the interprofessional agreement of 3rd October 1983, as amended on 30th November 1984, between British Sugar p.l.c. and the National Farmers' Union. A copy of the agreement incorporating the amendments made to it on 30th November 1984 may be inspected during usual office hours at the offices of British Sugar (p.l.c.), Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9QU, the National Farmers' Union, Agriculture House, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7NJ, or the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HH.