HC Deb 20 July 1932 vol 156 c2275
70. Mr. WISE

asked the Minister of Agriculture what are the numbers of cows, cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, and pigs imported into Great Britain from Ireland during 1920 and 1921. and the approximate value?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Sir Arthur Boscawen)

As the reply is in the form of a statistical statement, I propose, with the permission of the House, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

NUMBER OF CATTLE, SHEEP, AND SWINE IMPORTED INTO GREAT BRITAIN FROM IRELAND IN 1920 AND 1921, with the estimated Value of the Imports in 1920 (compiled from Reports published by the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland).

— 1921. 1920.
No No. Estimated Value.
£
Milch Cows 31,724 47,001 1,884,898
Other Cattle 697,566 852,547 33,319,095
Calves 39,201 27,290 409,350
Sheep 244,714 245,525 1,471,022
Lambs 342,254 346,291 1,350,535
Swine 65,854 166,869 2.455,083

NOTE.—The value of the imports in 1921 has not yet been published.

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