HC Deb 18 June 1996 vol 279 c432W
Mr. Fisher

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which statistics his Department has discontinued(a) the collection and (b) the publication of since 1989. [32858]

Mr. Boswell

The Ministry regularly reviews the statistics which are collected and disseminated to ensure that needs are met cost effectively. Information is not held in a form which could identify all changes since 1989 except at disproportionate cost, but the following regular statistical surveys have been discontinued:

  • 1995: The Production of Syrup and Treacle.
  • 1994: The Structure and Extent of the Turkey Population.
  • 1993: The Consumption of Potato Crisps and Snacks.
  • 1993: The Production of Processed Potatoes.
  • 1993: The Stocks of Cocoa Beans and Cocoa Products.
  • 1992: Agricultural Machinery.
  • 1992: Import Commitments for Sugar within the EU.
  • 1990: The Structure of the Egg Industry.
  • 1990: The Canning and Bottling of Fruit and Vegetables.