§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much wild honey has been imported from St. Helena over the last five years; and if she will take steps to ensure that St. Helena continues to be able to export honey to EU countries. [135660]
§ Mr. Bradshaw[holding answer 3 November 2003]No wild honey has been imported from St. Helena over the last five years. EU rules do not allow the export of wild honey from St. Helena to the European Union.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what quantities of Arabica coffee were imported in each of the last five years from St. Helena. [135661]
§ Mr. Bradshaw[holding answer 3 November 2003]: The table shows UK imports of coffee from St. Helena in each of the last five years. Arabica coffee is not specifically identified in official overseas trade statistics.
Tonnes 1998 1.8 1999 1.7 2000 1.1 2001 0.4 2002 0.7 Source:
H M Customs and Excise
Data prepared by Statistics (Commodities & Food) Consultancy Trade & IT, ESD, DEFRA