HC Deb 06 July 1939 vol 349 c1512W
Mr. J. Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture what has been the estimated market price per pound paid for home-produced mutton and lamb, dressed car-case weight, for each of the months January to June, 1939, inclusive?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith:

The following statement gives the average prices per pound, estimated dressed carcase weight, of first and second quality fat sheep and lambs at representative markets in England and Wales during the months mentioned.

Month. Fat Sheep. Fat Lambs.
1939. … d. d.
January … 9½ —
February … 10¼ —
March … 10¾ 16½
April … 11 15¼
May … 10¾ 13½
June … 9½ 11½