HC Deb 16 February 1978 vol 944 cc320-1W
47. Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the proportion of food consumed in 1977 which was met by home production.

Mr. Strang

I have nothing to add to the reply given to my hon. Friend on 12th January.—[Vol. 941, c.815.] The calculation of overall self-sufficiency is complicated, involving breaking down non-food uses of some products and allowing for the home-produced food content of exported manufactured foods. The figure for the calendar year 1977 will take some time to produce.