§ 45. Mr. Peter Millsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware that the sheep population has dropped by about 14 per cent. in five years and is still falling; what action he will take to counteract this; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartYes. I am fully aware of the decline in the sheep population since 1965. The state of the sheep industry and of other sectors will be examined at the Annual Review.