HC Deb 14 November 1973 vol 864 cc178-9W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much butter was imported from Finland last year; how much has been imported to the latest available date this year; what is the estimated level for 1974; and to what extent this trade has been affected by entry into the Common Market.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The answer to the first part of the hon. Member's Question is 9,585 tons in 1972 and 102 tons up to September this year. It is not possible to forecast the level of imports in 1974. Imports of butter from third countries other than New Zealand are subject to variable levies.

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the United Kingdom received its last shipment of butter from Australia.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The latest import recorded in the Overseas Trade Statistics of the United Kingdom was in May 1973.