§ Mr. Gibson-Wattasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the weight of beef certified under the Fatstock Guarantee Scheme in 1963–64, 1964–65, 1965–66; what is his estimate for 1966–67; and what quantity of these derived from cattle of Irish origin.
§ Mr. John Mackie
Total weight of Beef Certified under F.G.S. Weight of Beef of Irish Origin included in total figures Tons Tons 1963–64 1,274,759 264,930 1964–65 1,121,395 254,518 1965–66 1,073,405 167,370 1966–67 (Estimated) 1,154,780 180,556
§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will estimate the number of cattle presented for certification under the Fat-stock Guarantee Scheme in 1965–66 produced under intensive, semi-intensive and extensive systems, respectively.
§ Mr. John MackieI regret that it is not possible to estimate these numbers.