HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 cc211-2W
Sir David Renton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade how many live cattle, horses and sheep, respectively, were exported in 1978 for human consumption.

Mr. Meacher

Live animals exported specifically for human consumption are not separately distinguished in the overseas trade statistics. Following is the available information:

Numbers
Live cattle not for breeding or dairy purposes
Fat steers, heifers and yearling bulls 48,474
Other cattle not for breeding or dairy purposes 454,790
Live sheep not for breeding
Lambs—up to a year old 174,027
Other sheep not for breeding 407,176
Live horses
Horses for Slaughter 712

Source: United Kingdom trade statistics, ex SITC(R2) items 001.19 and 001.21 and subgroup 001.5.

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