§ Mr. TylerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what was the estimated total consumption of fruit and vegetables in the United Kingdom for 1997; [50341]
(2) what is the estimated consumption by weight of bread in the United Kingdom for 1997. [50342]
§ Mr. RookerThe following estimates are based on grossed-up National Food Survey data. They relate to imported and home-grown foods purchased by households for consumption at home; food eaten outside of the home is excluded as are fruit and vegetables grown privately.
Estimated household purchases of: United Kingdom 1997 thousands of tonnes Bread 2,190 Fresh potatoes 2,129 Processed potatoes 497 Fresh fruit 2,045 Processed fruit1 229 Fresh vegetables 2,084 Processed vegetables1 1,055 1Excludes fruit and vegetable juices