HC Deb 13 December 1982 vol 34 c3W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much lime was purchased by the farming industry in the years 1979, 1980 and 1981, respectively; and what is the latest figure for 1982.

Mrs. Fenner

Details of the quantity of lime purchased by the farming industry are not available but estimates are made of total lime usage in agriculture in the United Kingdom. The estimated level of use for the years in question was as follows:

'000 tonnes
1979 3,031
1980 3,196
1981 3,542
*1982 3,627
* Forecast.

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