HC Deb 03 March 1967 vol 742 c173W
Mr. Hawkins

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of rabbit meat was imported into the United Kingdom during the last three years for which figures are available; from what countries these imports come; and what percentage of the total rabbit meat consumed in the United Kingdom the imports represent.

Mr. Darling

The following is the information on imports:

UNITED KINGDOM IMPORTS OF RABBIT MEAT FRESH, CHILLED OR FROZEN
Cwt.
1964 1965 1966
Country of consignment
Australia 120,393 102,277 122,514
Irish Republic 2,381 1,423 1,087
Poland 10,982 22,807 18,628
China 28,177 33,950 67,725
Other 2,090 502 1,289
Total 164,023 160,959 211,243

Figures of consumption of rabbit meat in the United Kingdom are not available.