HC Deb 27 February 1973 vol 851 cc336-7W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that there is an adequate supply of nuts available to meet the expected demand.

Mrs. Fenner

I am not aware of any supply difficulties.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he

£ per long ton
1971 1972 1973
Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid
January April July October January April July October January
Brazils … 476.00 470.00 612.00 640.00 650.00 530.00 610.00 583.00 590.00
Cashews … 710.00 620.00 705.00 695.00 660.00 640.00 660.00 695.00 700.00
Hazelnuts (a) … 575.00 560.00 600.00 570.00 557.50 585.00 605.00 590.00 585.00
Almonds … 645.00 600.00 770.00 Nominal 780.00 780.00 930.00 950.00 980.00
Walnuts (a) … 560.00 500.00 550.00 580.00 580.00 760.00 775.00 800.00 780.00
Groundnuts … 116.50 107.00 102.50 95.00 97.95 100.00 106.00 not quoted 135.50
(a) metric tons.

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