§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the tonnage of ware potatoes imported into the United Kingdom for the years 1983–84, 1984–85 and since 1 April 1985.
§ Mr. GummerI have been asked to reply.
For the crop years 1 June to 31 May, United Kingdom imports of ware potatoes were as follows:
tonnes 1983–84 121,444 1984–85 63,909 During the period 1 June to 31 December 1985, the latest date for which figures are currently available, United Kingdom imports of ware potatoes totalled 53,613 tonnes.
United Kingdom imports of ware potatoes during the months of April and May 1985 were:
tonnes April 1985 5,554 May 1985 6,606 Source: Her Majesty's Customs and Excise.
§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the tonnage of processed potatoes imported into the United Kingdom for the years 1983–84, 1984–85 and since 1 April 1985.
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§ Mr. GummerI have been asked to reply.
For the crop years 1 June to 31 May, United Kingdom imports of processed potatoes were as follows:
tonnes 1983–84 411,390 1984–85 368,528 During the period 1 June to 31 December 1985, the latest date for which figures are currently available, United Kingdom imports of processed potatoes totalled 195,439 tonnes.
United Kingdom imports of processed potatoes during the months of April and May 1985 were:
tonnes April 1985 29,453 May 1985 32,452 Source: Her Majesty's Customs and Excise.
All figures have been expressed in raw potato equivalent terms.