§ 124. Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the proportion of cucumbers consumed in this country which were imported, compared to those which were home grown, in the years 1960, 1962 and 1964.
§ Mr. HoyI have no precise figures for the total consumption of cucumbers, which would include those produced on holdings of one acre or less, allotments and private gardens. The following table relating to the United Kingdom may however be helpful to the hon. Member.
'000 tons 1960 1962 1964 Imports 4.1 8.6 19.2 Estimated marketings from holdings over one acre 33.5 32.3 30.2