HC Deb 19 March 1987 vol 112 c604W
32. Mr. Thurnham

asked the Minister of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food what further representations he has received relating to compulsory quotas on cereals.

Mr. Gummer

I continue to receive representations for and against compulsory quotas on cereals from many different sources. I continue to believe that such quotas would be damaging to the United Kingdom and impossible to police in the Community.

49. Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total volume of cereal consumption and production within If (a) the United Kingdom and (b) the Economic Community as a whole during the most recent year for which figures are available.

Mr. Gummer

The most recent information available is for the 1985–86 season and is as follows:

Million tonnes
Cereal production in 1985 Cereal consumption1
United Kingdom 22.5 19.1
European Community (EC10) 139.0 115.1
1 Includes imported cereals.

Sources: MAFF. European Commission.