Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 June 2000 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, what proportion of (a) organic foods, (b) bottled drinking water, (c) parsnips and (d) yoghurt consumed in the UK are imported. - Includes figures and fact that statistics on imports of parsnips are not separately available. (Holding answer 19 June 2000).

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of (a) organic foods, (b) bottled drinking water, (c) parsnips and (d) yoghurt consumed in the UK are imported. [126323] Ms Quin: [holding answer 19 June 2000]: It is estimated that about (a) 70 per cent. of organic foods, (b) 35 per cent. of mineral water, and (d) 15 per cent. of yoghurt consumed in the UK are imported. Statistics on imports of parsnips are not separately available.

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