HC Deb 29 January 1969 vol 776 c340W
Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what part of the tonnage of potatoes imported in 1968 was imported as canned, frozen or dehydrated products; and what, if reconstituted, would be the equivalent tonnage of fresh potatoes.

Mr. Hoy

United Kingdom import figures for 1968 are as follows:

Actual tons Approximate equivalent in fresh potatoes (tons)
Canned potatoes 10,780 170,000
Frozen potato products 14,580
Dehydrated potato 16,905
New potatoes 304,808
Seed potatoes 12,903