§ Mr. Wardellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much 2,4,5-T was imported into the United Kingdom in each month since May 1979.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneThe following quantities of 2,4,5-T have been imported into the United Kingdom since May 1979.412W
Tonnes 1979 May 20 June 18 July 20 August 28 September Nil October Nil November 10 December 20 1980 January 15 February 20 March Nil April Nil May 20 June Nil July 19 August Nil September 10 October 20 November 40 December 40 1981 January 3 February 24 March 60 April Nil May 60 June 20 July Nil August Nil September Nil October 15 November 20 December Nil 1982 January 36 February 17 March 15 April Nil May Nil June Nil July Nil August Nil September 18 My hon. and learned Friend the Minister for Trade has asked me to point out that the reply he gave on 27 October 1982 to the hon. Member for Carmarthen (Dr. Thomas) about the import of 2,4,5-T was incorrect. Customs and Excise have now advised that in the 12 and 24 months to August 1982 the quantities imported were 103 tonnes and 380 tonnes respectively. My hon. and learned Friend has written to the hon. Member for Carmarthen accordingly.