HC Deb 08 May 1952 vol 500 c56W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the sheep population in Wales in 1938, 1946. 1950 and the latest available date.

Sir T. Dugdale

The total numbers of sheep and lambs in Wales in the relevant years were as follows:

— June December
Thousands Thousands
1938 4,568 3,445
1946 4,050 3,093
1950 3,870 2,871
1951 3,835* 2,963*
* Latest available dates.