§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many(a) Worcester Pearmain and (b) Discovery apples were estimated to have been eaten in Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the past year; by how many people; at what average cost and what was the average cost 10 and 20 years ago in real terms; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JackIt is estimated that about 52 million Worcester Pearmain and 60 million Discovery apples were marketed in the United Kingdom in 1993. It is not possible to estimate how many individuals ate them, or the average retail cost.