Rice

HC Deb 22 February 1983 vol 37 c426W

Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what quantities of rice were produced in the European Community in 1973 and 1981, respectively; and what quantities were imported in the same years.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The information requested is as follows:

	1973 (EC-9)	1981 (EC-10)
Production (paddy rice—tonnes)	1,122,050	1,001,184
Imports (husked equivalent—tonnes)	*365,045	587,075
* Marketing year September 1973-August 1974.

Source: European Community Commission.