HC Deb 29 July 1953 vol 518 cc156-7W
80. Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Food the number of fat cattle, sheep and pigs purchased by his Department in Dorset during the last 12 months; and how the figure compares with the two previous years.

Dr. Hill

Following is the information:

NUMBERS OF FAT CATTLE, SHEEP AND PIGS PURCHASED IN DORSET DURING EACH OF THE THREE YEARS ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1951, 1952 AND 1953
— Year ended 30th June, 1951 Year ended 30th June, 1952 Year ended 30th June, 1953
Cattle … 15,277 18,849 19,485
Sheep … 8,448 8,445 9,898
Pigs … 36,917 65,060 80,734

81. Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Food how many gallons of milk were purchased on his behalf by the Milk Marketing Board in Dorset during the last 12 months; and how this figure compares with the two previous years.

Dr. Hill

In the financial year 1952–53, about 48 million gallons and for the two previous years about 48.2 and 47 million gallons, respectively.