HC Deb 19 April 1973 vol 855 cc169-70W
Mr. David Clark

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the present stocks of beef in cold store; and how that figure compares with 12 months earlier.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

There were some 27,000 tons of imported beef in public cold stores on 6th April, the latest date for which full information is available, compared with some 15,000 tons on 7th April 1972.

Mr. David Clark

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the present stocks of butter held in cold store in the United Kingdom; and what was the comparative figure 12 months previously.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

On 30th March 1973 total stocks in public cold stores in the United Kingdom were 103,800 tons, compared with 81,200 tons 12 months ago.