HC Deb 25 March 1948 vol 448 cc354-5W
Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of barley has been exported during each of the last six months, showing the countries of destination; and how

UNITED KINGDOM EXPORTS OF BARLEY.
— Sept. 1947. Oct. 1947. Nov. 1947. Dec. 1947 Jan 1948 Feb. 1948 Sept. 1947-Feb. 1948
Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons Tons.
To Eire … — 1,076 7,589 5,523 8,987 3,044 26,219
To Channel Islands … 6 — 2 — 6 — 14
6 1,076 7,591 5,523 8,993 3,044 26,233

SIX MONTHLY AVERAGE TO ALL DESTINATIONS:
Tons Tons Tons
1930 … … 598 1933 … 293 1936 … 245
1931 … … 531 1934 … 545 1937 … 2,425
1932 … … 853 1935 … 80 1938 … 30

The figures for 1930 to 1938 represent in each case one-half of the annual total, no records now being available of the monthly exports of barley in respect of these years.