§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many tons of pigmeat have been imported from Holland during the past year; and what were the corresponding figures for the past 10 years.
§ Mr. BishopThe following is the information in respect of the most significant categories of pigmeat imported from Holland, with imports in 1978 up 411W to and including 30th September, the latest date for which figures are available, and for the corresponding period in 1977:
IMPORTS OF PIGMEAT FROM HOLLAND '000 tonnes Bacon and Ham Canned 1968 8.9 24.0 1969 8.0 18.8 1970 7.2 27.5 1971 7.4 30.1 1972 8.8 30.5 1973 9.6 37.2 1974 12.0 33.1 1975 21.1 35.0 1976 25.5 41.1 1977 31.2 43.7 9 months (January to September): 1977 23.6 33.6 1978 30.3 26.3