HC Deb 18 July 1986 vol 101 cc658-9W
Dr. Godman

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the value of fish and fish products, respectively, imported from the Faroe Islands in each of the last five years.

Mr. Gummer

[pursuant to his reply, 17 July 1986]: The information is as follows:

United Kingdom imports of Fish and Fish Products Faroe Islands 1981–85
(£ million)
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985*
Total fish 6.8 4.9 9.4 11.4 14.4
Total fish products 5.4 3.7 6.1 6.1 6.1
* Provisional.

Source: HM Customs and Excise.

Total fish = Fresh or chilled and frozen.

Fish products = Cured fish, prepared and preserved, shellfish, fishmeal oils and fats.