HC Deb 31 January 1974 vol 868 c136W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the volume of the current United Kingdom crop of dried grass; how this compares with the figure five and 10 years ago; and if he will make a statement on current discussions within the EEC to encourage dried grass production.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Estimates of production of dried grass in the United Kingdom are not available, but production in England and Wales is given below:—

000 tons
1962 71
1967 71
1972 119

The Commission's proposals are under consideration by the Council.