asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount of potatoes imported this year including imports from Northern Ireland on a month by month basis; the names of the importing companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Potato Imports.
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The import figures are set out in the form of a tabular statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report. It is not the normal practice to give information in regard to the commercial activities of individual companies.
Following is the statement:
Imports of Potatoes: January-May 1987
|
Month |
Total (tonnes) |
Northern Ireland (tonnes) |
|
January |
5,700 |
4,000 |
|
February |
4,300 |
2,000 |
|
March |
4,700 |
2,300 |
|
April |
6,000 |
1,800 |
|
May (Estimate) |
8,000 |
700 |