HC Deb 20 April 1971 vol 815 c363W
7. Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what contribution to the United Kingdom market for cheese will be supplied by domestic cheese makers in the current year.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Domestic cheese makers are expected to supply about 131,000 tons of cheese to the United Kingdom market in 1971, which would be about equivalent to 46 per cent. of our consumption. At least 128,000 tons is expected to be of cheddar and cheddar type, of which the home producer will be the principal supplier, with an estimated share of about 50 per cent. in this major area of the market.