§ Mr. Edwin Wainwright
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many tons of wheat were produced in the United Kingdom for the years 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973, respectively; and how many tons, in each year, were denatured.
§ Mr. Buchan
Estimated United Kingdom wheat production in the years 1970–73, was as follows:
million tons 1970 4.169 1971 4.739 1972 4.704 1973 4.932 (forecast)
Claims for denaturing premium were paid on 2.4 million tons of wheat in 1973, none in preceding years.