HC Deb 17 March 1983 vol 39 c254W
36. Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what share of the United Kingdom market was taken up by imports of manufactured foods in 1973, 1979 and 1982.

Mrs. Fenner

The following is the latest information available:

Manufactured food and drink* imports as percentage of home demand
per cent.
1973 19
1979 16
†1982 15
* Excluding wines and spirits.
† Twelve months ending September.