HC Deb 09 December 1982 vol 33 c599W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of fish oil has been used in the manufacture of margarine in the United Kingdom in each of the past 10 years.

Mrs. Fenner

The percentages from manufacturer's returns are as follows:

Year Percentage Year Percentage
1972 42.8 1977 33.8
1973 39.4 1978 41.7
1974 41 1979 47.6
1975 42 1980 46.7
1976 38 1981 *48.6

* Revised figure.