HC Deb 05 March 1982 vol 19 c264W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will publish in the Official Report a list of foodstuffs imported from non-EEC countries where the landed price including duty is no higher than the world price excluding duty.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The statistical information needed to provide such a list is not available. However, the landed price as defined will normally be approximately equal to the world price plus transport and other costs plus any duty—or levy—payable. For foodstuffs which enter duty and levy-free, therefore, the landed price will usually be no higher than the world price adjusted for transport and other costs. Rates of duty and levy arrangements for particular foodstuffs are set out in Her Majesty's customs and excise tariff.