§ 74. Mr. CAUTLEYasked what were the numbers of sheep and pigs, respectively, in England, as shown by the latest Returns made to the Board and the Returns made in 1913; and what are the estimated numbers now?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE (Sir. A. Boscawen)The number of sheep and pigs in England as returned on 4th June, 1919 and 1913, respectively, was as follows:—
| 1919. | 1913. | ||
| Sheep | … | 11,899,549 | 13,736,438 |
| Pigs | … | 1,627,242 | 1,911,520 |
§ The Ministry have no information as to the numbers at the present date.
§ Mr. CAUTLEYIs not the decrease the result of control of the markets and prices by the Food Controller?
Sir A. BOSCAWENMy own impression is that the decreases are largely the result of control, but in both cases decontrol will take place, I understand, in the near future.