§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much sheepmeat has been imported into the United Kingdom from the Isle of Man in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerThe amount of sheepmeat imported into the United Kingdom from the Isle of Man over the last three years is as follows:352W
1986–87 1987–88 Pig and poultry farms Money terms (£'000) 17.0 14.3 Index in real terms 1982–83= 100 100 81 Horticultural farms Money terms (£'000) 12.3 18.0 Index in real terms 1982–83= 100 126 177 Source: Farm Business Survey.
Note: Figures relate to an identical sample of farms. Full-time farms are defined as those of four British size units (BSU) or more. One BSU represents 2,000 ecu of standard gross margin at average 1978 to 1980 values.
Calendar year Tonnes 1986 729 1987 694 1988 823