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Written question asked by Jeff Ennis (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2009. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 2 April 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Soya: Imports

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what proportion of imported soya was produced in Bolivia in the latest period for which information is available.
Answer

According to HMRC official overseas trade statistics, in 2008, no UK imports of soya were recorded as originating from Bolivia. In 2007, 0.02 per cent. of UK imports of soya were recorded as originating from Bolivia. This is based on the volume of trade and includes both soya beans and soya meal. 2008 figures are provisional.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
490 c1306W;490 c1302W; 264543
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Imports Soya beans Bolivia
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk