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Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list all the years in which the former Potato Marketing Board implemented market support measures by purchasing potatoes for use as animal feed, together with the tonnage for each year. - Includes figures, will write.
Answer

Mr. Paice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list all the years in which the former Potato Marketing Board implemented market support measures by purchasing potatoes for use as animal feed, together with the tonnage for each year. [47563] Mr. Rooker: I am taking steps to obtain the information, some of which is held in store. I will write to the hon. Member with the information requested and, of course, place a copy in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
314 c607W; 47563
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Agriculture Animal feed Production Potatoes Potato Marketing Board
Contains statistics
Yes