§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many live cattle were imported from the Republic of Ireland in 1980; and what were the corresponding numbers for the last four years.
§ Mr. WigginThe information requested is as follows:
Live cattle imports into the United Kingdom from Eire by animal type 000' head Fat Store Breeding Total 1976 1 228 *— 229 1977 2 302 *— 304 1978 4 349 *— 353 1979 *— 168 *— 168 1980 11 208 *— 219 *Less than half the unit shown. All figures have been rounded individually and totals may not necessarily agree with the addition of separate figures.
SourceOverseas Trade Statistics.