HC Deb 18 January 1978 vol 942 c236W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total expenditure on imported grain in the period 1974 to the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Meacher

I have been asked to reply.

In the period January 1974 to November 1977 inclusive, imports of grain (SITC(R) groups 041–045 and sub-group 048.11) were valued at £2,585 million c.i.f.