HC Deb 25 March 1974 vol 871 cc63-4W
32. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what further inquiries he has made of the Canadian Government regarding safety devices upon their deep-sea trawlers; and if he will make a statement.

Thousand tons * Average value (cif) per ton £
Durum wheat … … … … … 25 55.16
Common wheat … … … … … 1,427 44.91
Barley … … … … … 156 38.66
Maize … … … … … 1,311 46.53
Milk (fresh) … … … … … Nil —
Butter (natural, fresh or salted) … … … … … 177 447.44
Skim milk (items under SITC (R) 022.3 not exceeding 4 per cent fat content by weight)†. 0 55.26
Beef … … … … … 65 626.32
Pigmeat (SITC (R) 011.3) … … … … … 12 460.80
White sugar … … … … … 16 103.75
* The average values quoted above are not true prices as they are influenced by varying qualities, transport costs and other factors.
† Figures relate to February to December as this item was not separately distinguished in the January trade statistics.
0 = less than 500 tons.

Mr. Clinton Davis

I have not yet received the information which my right hon. Friend promised to send to my hon. Friend in reply to his Question of 18th March and until then I am not in a position to make a statement.—[Vol. 870, c. 21–2.]