§ Mr. Mackieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many tons of beef were produced in the year 1971–72; and how many tons he estimates will be produced in 1972–73.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartHome-fed production of beef and veal in the fatstock year April, 1971, to March, 1972, is expected to total some 940,000 tons. We expect home-fed production in 1972–73 to increase by about 4 per cent.