Written question asked by Lord Bradley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 July 1987. It was answered by Donald Thompson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 1987 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What amounts, by commodity, of fruit & vegetables have been withdrawn from market under EEC regulations in the UK so far in the current year & each year for the past 7 years; what proportion of that amount has been destroyed or left to rot; & what proportion has been put to some use. - Includes table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

120 c133-4W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Apples Pears Intervention stocks Tomatoes Cauliflowers

Contains statistics

Yes