§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated profit per breeding sow in Northern Ireland for the financial year 1980–81 and for each of the preceding three years, in cash and real terms, taking 1977–78 as 100.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe estimated gross margins per breeding sow, assuming progeny are finished to bacon186W weight, as shown by the farm management survey for the period 1977–78 to 1979–80 in Northern Ireland with indices in real terms—1977 = 100—are as follows:
Year Gross margin per sow £ Index in real terms 1977–78=100 1977–78 224 100 1978–79 299 123 1979–80 184 66 The indices of gross margins in real terms have been calculated by reference to the retail price index.
It is not yet possible to give correct figures for 1980–81.