HC Deb 08 June 1981 vol 6 c39W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish a table showing the total amounts of various foodstuffs and fish which were withdrawn from the market by the intervention board in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and if he will specify the amounts of those foodstuffs and fish which were destroyed.

Mr. Peter Walker

No. The Intervention Board for Agricultural Produce does not withdraw fruit and vegetables or fish from the market.