§ Mr. Wattasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many sheep for slaughter have been exported from the United Kingdom in the period 1st January 1977 to 31st October 1977; and if he will list these by country of destination.
§ Mr. StrangThe following table shows the number of sheep passed by official veterinary inspectors in the United Kingdom as fit to travel before being exported overseas for immediate slaughter or for slaughter after further fattening:
1ST JANUARY 1977–29TH OCTOBER 1977 For slaughter after further fattening For immediate slaughter Total Belgium 76,438 1,385 77,823 France 230 26,750 26,980 West Germany 449 50,973 51,422 77,117 79,108 156,225