Soya Beans

HC Deb 21 January 1985 vol 71 cc304-5W

Mr. Gregory

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what quantities of soya beans were imported in each of the last five years; and what were their values and countries of origin.

Mrs. Fenner

The following table shows the information requested:

Countries of Origin	1979	1980	1981	1982	1983
	Tonnes	£'000	Tonnes	£'000	Tonnes	£'000	Tonnes	£'000	Tonnes	£'000
Argentina	93,122	12,516	22,002	2,577	500	81	—	—	—	—
Hong Kong	—	—	—	—	1	†	—	—	—	—
TOTAL	1,001,166	140,598	1,157,437	148,900	1,150,928	169,845	1,139,726	163,653	779,741	129,598
Source: United Kingdom Trade Statistics.
* = Figures include soya bean products. — = Nil. † = Less than half of the unit shown.