HC Deb 20 July 1964 vol 699 c20W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the percentage increase in the headage of livestock, showing cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry separately, in England and Wales since 1951 and 1961, respectively.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

The following is the information:

— Percentage Change
June, 1951–June, 1963 June, 1961–June, 1963
Total cattle and calves +8.9 - 2.3
Total pigs +76.3 +14.2
Total sheep and lambs +57.9 +3.1
Total poultry +41.8 - 0.5

NOTE: Results from the June, 1964, agricultural census will be available very shortly.

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