§ Sir Ralph HowellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the overall value of all food and food products imported from other EU countries; and what proportion, in cost terms of these imports from(a) France and (b) Germany were of (i) meat and (ii) dairy products in 1980, 1990 and the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. JackThe following is the information requested:
Imports of food and food products into the United Kingdom from other EU countries Year EU 11 £ million France £ million Germany £ million 1980 2,611 356 210 1990 6,659 1,043 621 1992 7,597 1,252 773
Food imports from France and Germany that were meat products and dairy products From France From Germany Year Meat per cent. Dairy per cent. Meat per cent. Dairy per cent. 1980 9.6 8.8 12.6 16.0 1990 15.3 11.3 11.2 22.0 1992 16.9 11.3 8.8 20.6