§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the average market prices for store cattle in leading Scottish markets for the last week in June 1975; and what were the corresponding figures for the last five years.
§ Mr. William RossStore cattle prices vary according to age, breed, sex and quality. But, as examples, the average market prices for home bred beef store cattle, 1–2 years old during the last week in June 1975 at representative markets in Scotland with comparable figures for the last five years were:
would be advantage both to the public and to the police in introducing an element independent of the police into the procedure in other cases. The time is now ripe for consultation with police and local authority representatives about how this can be done and I am asking my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State who is responsible for devolution and home affairs to start consultations.