§ Mr. Oakesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps is he taking to abate the present increase in the price of meat; what are the causes of this increase; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyThe present increases in meat prices have been mainly due to a reduction in the marketings of home-fed supplies of beef and lamb. This hold-up has been caused by the late spring, and should be progressively overcome throughout the summer. United King-
110W
Crimes made known to the police Cases in which persons were apprehended, cited, warned or traced Column (2) as a percentage of Column (1) (1) (2) 1967 1968 1967 1968 1967 1968 All crimes … … … … 153,213 152,242 56,142 57,096 36.6 37.5 of which— Against the person … … 7,229 7,385 6,053 6,175 83.7 83.6 Against property with violence 69,254 66,091 16,601 16,436 24.0 24.9 Against property without violence … … … 71,414 72,552 30,465 30,959 42.7 42.7 Malicious injury to property … 1,971 2,407 677 747 34.3 31.0 Forgery and crimes against currency … … … 1,044 1,151 945 920 90.4 79.9 Other crimes … … … 2,301 2,676 1,401 1,859 60.9 70.0 dom beef production is now responding well to the Government's expansion measures. Supplies of pork and poultry meat have increased and this should also help in keeping all meat prices at more stable levels. There are already some indications that this is happening. The Government is watching the situation closely in order to ensure the continuance of an adequate supply of meat from home and imported sources.