HC Deb 27 February 1973 vol 851 cc336-7W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that there is an adequate supply of nuts available to meet the expected demand.

Mrs. Fenner

I am not aware of any supply difficulties.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he

£ per long ton
1971 1972 1973
Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid
January April July October January April July October January
Brazils 476.00 470.00 612.00 640.00 650.00 530.00 610.00 583.00 590.00
Cashews 710.00 620.00 705.00 695.00 660.00 640.00 660.00 695.00 700.00
Hazelnuts (a) 575.00 560.00 600.00 570.00 557.50 585.00 605.00 590.00 585.00
Almonds 645.00 600.00 770.00 Nominal 780.00 780.00 930.00 950.00 980.00
Walnuts (a) 560.00 500.00 550.00 580.00 580.00 760.00 775.00 800.00 780.00
Groundnuts 116.50 107.00 102.50 95.00 97.95 100.00 106.00 not quoted 135.50
(a) metric tons.

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