HC Deb 22 February 1971 vol 812 c55W
127. Mr. Chichester-Clark

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the Government of the Irish Republic during the last three months concerning the export of manufactured milk products from the Republic of Ireland to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Discussions have been held with the Government of the Irish Republic about the arrangements to be made for imports from the Republic under the proposed levy scheme for minor milk products; and about imports of butter and cheese in 1971–72. The discussions are continuing.

Country Annual timber production '000 cubic metres Total woodland area millions of acres
1967 1968 1969 1963
United Kingdom 3,142 3,185 3,785 4.1
Belgium 2,685 2,705 2,750* 1.5
West Germany 27,399 24,274 26,947 17.1
France 33,007 32,086 32,000* 27.2
Italy 16,174 16,071 15,890 14.9
Luxembourg 189 188 216 0.2
Netherlands 806 839 864 0.6
* Provisional figures.

Mr. David Clark

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many workers are engaged in forestry in each of the member countries of the European Economic Community; and what is the comparable figure for the United Kingdom.