HC Deb 24 April 1972 vol 835 c203W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were the higest and lowest weekly average market prices for cattle received by

CATTLE—UNITED KINGDOM
Average Market Price: Highest Average Market Price: Lowest
Scheme Year Week Commencing Per Live Cwt. Week Commencing Per Live Cwt.
1965–66 March 21st £9.45 November 1st £8.22
1966–67 May 23rd £9.84 November 14th £6.44
1967–68 March 25th £10.36 July 24th £6.35
1968–69 May 27th £10.53 October 7th £8.51
1969–70 June 2nd £11.24 November 17th £8.79
1970–71 March 22nd £12.99 November 9th £8.96
1971–72 February 28th £13.71 October 18th £11.36
Scheme Year Average Return: Highest Average Return: Lowest
Week Commencing Per Live Cwt. Week Commencing Per Live Cwt.
1965–66 March 21st £9.45 November 1st £8.22
1966–67 May 23rd £9.91 October 31st £8.39
1967–68 March 25th £10.38 August 28th £8.68
1968–69 May 20th £10.98 October 7th £9.51
1969–70 June 2nd £11.60 October 27th £10.10
1970–71 March 22nd £12.99 September 28th £10.57
1971–72 February 8th £13.71 September 27th £11.66