HC Deb 14 November 1984 vol 67 cc245-6W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the present state of the sheep industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The Welsh sheep industry continues to receive substantial benefits from the EC sheepmeat regime.

The provisional figures from the June 1984 census indicate that the Welsh breeding flock has increased by 2.9 per cent. since June 1983.