§ Mr. Costainasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total tonnage of continental feed wheat and feeding barley imported into the United Kingdom since 1st July, 1968, which has been registered for delivery up to 30th June, 1969.
§ Mr. HoyThe total amount of commitments of continental feed wheat for import during the current season 1st July, 1968–30th June, 1969, so far notified to the Ministry is 630,000 tons.
The commitment figures do not distinguish between feeding and other barley. The total amount of commitments of barley from all sources for arrival during the period 1st July, 1968–30th June, 1969, 100W is 250,000 tons, of which 40,000–60,000 tons (depending on sellers' options) would be continental barley.
§ Mr. Costainasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total tonnage of continental feed wheat and feeding barley imported into the United Kingdom since 1st July, 1968, to date.
§ Mr. HoyDuring the period 1st July, 1968–28th February, 1969, 251,000 tons of denatured feed wheat was imported into the United Kingdom from the Continent.
Official trade statistics do not distinguish feeding barley from other barley. Total United Kingdom imports of barley during the period were 92,800 tons, of which 4,000 tons was shipped from the Continent.