HC Deb 26 October 1953 vol 518 cc2427-8
32. Mr. G. Wilson

asked the Minister of Food the number of fat cattle, sheep and pigs purchased by his Department in Cornwall during the last 12 months: and how the figure compares with the two previous years.

Dr. Hill

As the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Wilson

Can my hon. Friend say whether this shows an improvement in production?

Dr. Hill

It shows an improvement for sheep and pigs and an appreciable fall in cattle.

Following is the information:

THE NUMBERS OF FAT CATTLE, SHEEP AND PIGS PURCHASED IN CORNWALL DURING EACH OF THE THREE YEARS ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1951, 1952 AND 1953
— Year ended 30th June, 1951 Year ended 30th June, 1952 Year ended 30th June, 1953
Cattle … 47,780 46,359 39,967
Sheep … 98,007 99,501 116,406
Pigs … 103,903 158,525 215,359