HC Deb 23 November 1951 vol 494 cc96-7W
Mr. Baldwin

asked the Minister of Food what was the amount paid to British farmers for fat cattle, sheep, pigs and calves, respectively; and what were the numbers of each bought in the 12 months ending 31st March, 1951.

Major Lloyd George

The following table gives the information:

£ Numbers of Animals
Cattle 97,409,347 2,174,068
Calves 2,432,651 1,352,315
Sheep 36,208,239 6,706,170
Pigs 70,902,426 3,552,921
£206,952,663 13,785,474