HC Deb 14 February 1938 vol 331 cc1519-20
43. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many animals were presented for certification under the Livestock Industry Act, how many were rejected, and how many were awarded the quality subsidy, during the period 1st August, 1937, to 31st December, 1937, at the Malton, Seamer, and Scots Gap certification centres, respectively?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

As the reply includes a table of figures I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT:

Following is the reply:

NUMBER OF ANIMALS presented and rejected, and number certified for the quality subsidy during the period 1st August, 1937, to 31st December, 1937, at Malton, Seamer Junction, and Scots Gap certification centres.
Certification Centres. Number of Cattle.
Presented for Certification. Rejected. Certified as of Quality Standard.
Malton 2,514 474 214
Seamer Junction. 2,824 496 254
Scots Gap 508 1 351