HC Deb 01 July 1998 vol 315 cc218-9W
Charlotte Atkins

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much milk was imported from France during the years(a) 1993–94, (b) 1994–95, (c) 1995–96 and (d) 1996–97; and how much of the milk was (i) UHT, (ii) raw and (iii) pasteurised. [48259]

Mr. Rooker

Imports of milk from France are shown in the table. Overseas Trade Statistics do not distinguish between UHT, raw or pasteurised milk.

Year: April-March Tonnes
1993–94 4,624
1994–95 9,079
1995–96 26,789
1996–97 16,990

Charlotte Atkins

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much milk was imported from the Irish Republic during(a) 1993–94, (b) 1994–95, (c) 1995–96 and (d) 1996–97; and how much of the milk was (i) UHT, (ii) raw and (iii) pasteurised. [48258]

Mr. Rooker

Imports of milk from the Irish Republic are shown in the table. Overseas Trade Statistics do not distinguish between UHT, raw or pasteurised milk.

Year: April–March Tonnes
1993–94 51,219
1995–95 106,182
1995–96 77,075
1996–97 67,843