HC Deb 19 April 1978 vol 948 cc156-7W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the approximate tonnage of wheat of bread-making quality imported into the United Kingdom in 1977 from outside the European Economic Community; what was its approximate cost in £ sterling at the European Economic Comunity levy paid; and what are his estimates of the corresponding quantities at costs for 1978.

Mr. Bishop

During 1977, 1.5 million tonnes of common wheat, mainly of bread-making quality, were imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EEC. The value of these imports, before payment of levies, was £117.6 million. The net revenue derived from import levies on common wheat during the same period was £45.1 million.

I am unable to make a reliable estimate on imports for 1978.