HC Deb 10 July 1978 vol 953 c447W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the tonnage of early potatoes (a) grown in the United Kingdom and (b) imported into the United Kingdom in 1960, 1976, and 1977, respectively.

Mr. Bishop

Following are the figures requested:

000 tonne
Calendar Year Home-grown Imported
1960 580 (estimate) 306
1976 371 291
1977 404 412

Notes:

(a) Early potatoes are those harvested before 31st July.

(b) Imported early potatoes include those from the Channel Islands.

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