HC Deb 05 March 1956 vol 549 cc1687-8
14. Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many bulls were exported during 1955 to the North and South American continents; and what proportion were valued at less than £300 excluding the cost of freight.

Mr. Amory

The total was 315. Information is not available showing the individual value of all the bulls but the indications are that the number valued at less than £300 was very small.

Mr. Vane

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the last part of his Answer is disappointing, and that there is a potentially large market for worthwhile bulls at commercial prices in large parts of both continents of America, particularly those troubled by dwarfism? Will he see whether it cannot be made more widely known that good bulls are obtainable from this country at other than fancy prices?

Mr. Amory

I am interested in what my hon. Friend has said, and I hope it will receive publicity. I will certainly do what I can to see that it gets publicity.

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