§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the percentage change in the consumption of fresh green vegetables from 1980 to 1995. [19294]
§ Mr. BoswellHousehold consumption of fresh green vegetables fell by 36 per cent. between 1980 and 1995. However, this has been offset by a 5 per cent. increase in the household consumption of other fresh vegetables, excluding potatoes, and a 23 per cent. increase in processed vegetables (table 5.1, page 70 of the National Food Survey, 1995 ISBN 0–11–243014–7 refers).
352Wplace an advertisement in the farming press in the next few weeks and individual letters will be sent to existing participants outlining the changes to the scheme. The Forestry Commission also intends to run local seminars about the scheme.