HC Deb 11 March 1952 vol 497 c123W
Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the Minister of Agriculture when it is intended to introduce regulations regarding the transport of cattle by air, on lines similar to those relating to the transport of cattle by rail or sea.

Sir T. Dugdale

The transport of cattle by air in any numbers is a very recent development, but I am having the possibility of making regulations examined

Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the number of cattle in Great Britain in June, September and December, 1938, 1949 and 1951, respectively.

Sir T. Dugdale

The number of cattle (including calves) in Great Britain on these dates was as follows:—

Thousands
1938 1949 1951
June 8,030 9,263 9,512
September 9,231 9,369
December 8,201 9,122 8,987
Figures for September, 1938, are not available