New Zealand Butter (Hansard, 13 July 1978)

HC Deb 13 July 1978 vol 953 cc769-70W 770W

§ Mr. Shepherd
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the average price per tonne paid by United Kingdom importers for New Zealand butter for each year since and including 1968 at constant prices.

§ Mr. Bishop
The average unit values of the imports adjusted to take account of inflation since 1968 are as follows:

£ per tonne

1968 285.3

1969 270.9

1970 261.6

1971 310.2

1972 380.8

1973 251.1*

1974 215.2*

1975 227.7*

1976 244.1*

1977 271.5*

*The figures for 1973–1977 include the monetary compensatory amount applicable on such imports, but not the variable levy.

	£ per tonne
1968	285.3
1969	270.9
1970	261.6
1971	310.2
1972	380.8
1973	251.1*
1974	215.2*
1975	227.7*
1976	244.1*
1977	271.5*
*The figures for 1973–1977 include the monetary compensatory amount applicable on such imports, but not the variable levy.