§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the United Kingdom farming industry's percentage share of total United Kingdom beef consumption in each of the last three years; and what estimate he has made of the percentage shown in 1967.
§ Mr. HoyHome fed cattle (including imported stores) are estimated to have provided 73.3, 69.7 and 72.1 per cent. of total beef and veal supplies in June-May, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1965–66 respectively and are forecast to provide 74.1 per cent. in 1966–67. The figures on which these percentages are based exclude cattle exported for slaughter; full details are given in the White Paper on the Annual Review and Determination of Guarantee 1967, Cmnd. 3229 (Table D, Appendix 1).
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the percentage change in the value and volume of United Kingdom beef production in each of the last three years; and what estimate he has made of the percentage change in 1967.
§ Mr. HoyEstimates of the quantity and value of beef and veal output from agricultural holdings in the United Kingdom for June-May years are as follows:
Quantity ('000 tons) Per cent. Change Value (£m.) Per cent. Change 1963/64 971 — 270.8 — 1964/65 878 -9.6 266.1 -1.7 1965/66 (Provisional) 884 +0.7 271.8 +2.1 1966/67 (Forecast) 915 +3.5 274.5 +1.0 These figures represent the total output of all fat cattle, cows and calves and include both cattle slaughtered in the United Kingdom and those exported for slaughter abroad.