§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of United Kingdom-consumed cheese is produced by United Kingdom, Commonwealth and other countries, respectively; and what changes he envisages in these proportions.
§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of home-consumed cheese is produced by British, Commonwealth and foreign producers, respectively; and what changes he foresees.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartOf total supplies moving into consumption in the 12 months June 1972 to May 1973 inclusive, it is estimated that 52 per cent. were home-produced, 19 per cent. imported from Commonwealth sources and 29 per cent. from other countries. A combination of factors, the effect of which cannot be precisely forecast, will influence the future level of supplies and the demand for home-produced and imported cheeses.