HC Deb 17 June 1963 vol 679 c5W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what proportion of the mutton and lamb sold in the home market is produced in this country;

  1. (2) what proportion of the pork and bacon sold in the home market is produced in this country;
  2. (3) what proportion of the beef sold in the United Kingdom is home-produced.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

Of total supplies commercially available in the United Kingdom in 1962, the following proportions are estimated to have been home produced:

Mutton and Lamb 41 per cent.
Pork 96 per cent.
Bacon 36 per cent.
Beef and Veal 71 per cent.

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