HC Deb 27 October 1960 vol 627 c304W
Mr. Farey-Jones

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the tonnages of the export of Ware Potatoes from Northern Ireland in the months of October and November in the years 1957, 1958, and 1959, respectively.

Mr. Godber

I regret that figures are not available on a calendar month basis but exports of ware potatoes from Northern Ireland—including shipments to Great Britain—covering the nearest available period were as follows:

Year Nine weeks ended Total shipments of ware potatoes from Northern Ireland
approximate tonnage
1957 30th November 20,700
1958 29th November 19,000
1959 28th November 26,600