§ 32. Mr. Russellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value and volume of grapes, strawberries and potatoes imported into the United Kingdom from Malta during 1957; and the prospects of increasing these imports.
§ Mr. GodberA total of 3,824 tons of potatoes were imported, valued at £93,002; 4 cwt. of grapes were imported, valued at £26. There was no import of strawberries. As to the future, I am informed that special efforts are being made to make the Maltese potato more suitable for the United Kingdom market; it is also possible that a small export trade to this country in very early strawberries may develop and that the growing of grapes may become more competitive.