HC Deb 05 May 1978 vol 949 cc308-9W
Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total tonnage of carcases and live exports of mutton and Iamb in 1976 and 1977; and what was the value of both.

Mr. Bishop

The information on exports of carcase mutton and lamb and live sheep, excluding those for breeding, is as follows:

MUTTON AND LAMB
tonnes £'000
1976 32,608 32,748
1977 44,606 54,792
LIVE SHEEP
tonnes £'000
1976 11,701 5,939
1977 12,660 7,758