§ Mr. Martenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many gallons of sherry were imported into Great Britain in 1970, 1971 and 1972 from Spain and, separately, from other countries; what will be the quota for Great Britain under the recently concluded agreement with the Common Market; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerFollowing are the United Kingdom sherry import figures in millions of gallons:
1970 1971 1972 From Spain 9.37 10.96 13.07 From Cyprus 3.87 4.29 4.60 From South Africa 1.49 1.80 1.51 From Australia 0.27 0.49 0.33 The recently concluded agreement in the Council of Ministers relates to a mandate for negotiations between the Community and Mediterranean countries. It includes proposals for tariff concessions on Spanish sherry and takes appropriate account of United Kingdom interests; but details cannot be given until the discussions between the Community and Spain take place.