Written question asked by Maria Fyfe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: If he will estimate the value, in the last year for which figures are available, of home grown fruit and vegetables which were left unsold. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figs.

Answer: Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the value, in the last year for which figures are available, of home-grown fruit and vegetables which were left unsold. [13119] Mr. Boswell: We do not have information about the removal of unsaleable fruit and vegetables from the market by growers and traders. However, in the 1995-96 season, public intervention in the UK removed 8,785 tonnes of apples, pears and cauliflowers at a cost of £827,000.

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