The amount of fish procured since the start of the current MOD food supply contract on 1 October 2006 is approximately 1,300 metric tonnes. The cost, broken down by species, is as follows:
Species October 2006 to September 2007 October 2007 to June 2008 Prawn (including scampi) 661,335 414,370 Cod 606,468 413,163 Canned fish 485,090 301,628 Haddock 197,265 145,982 Salmon 184,652 113,611 Plaice 134,917 75,544 Tuna 41,182 26,764 Hoki 30,515 28,672 Halibut 28,687 23,615 Mackerel 30,219 21,996 Hake 28,894 16,242 Pollock 16,629 16,896 Scallops 21,596 9,848 Kippers 15,707 8,550 Trout 10,293 13,454 Blanchbait 2,787 875 River Cobbler — 1,890
All fish purchased through the MOD food supply contract is subject to extensive and stringent quality standards. These are comparable to, or exceed, extant EC and legislative standards.
Further detailed information in respect of fish procured outside of the MOD food supply contract, such as contract catering/pay as you dine establishments and the spend prior to October 2006 is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
The value of fish procured that meets the Marine Stewardship Council Standard is not held.