Cattle and Carcases (Imports from Northern Ireland)

HC Deb 29 January 1971 vol 810 c205W

Mr. Burden

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many cattle carcases entered Great Britain from Northern Ireland in 1970; and what was their total value.

Mr. Prior

Information on the number and total value of carcases entering Great Britain from Northern Ireland is not available. During 1970, 36,612 tons of carcase beef was shipped from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.

Mr. Burden

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many fat cattle were imported into Great Britain from Northern Ireland in 1970; and what was their total value.

Mr. Prior

During 1970, 71,681 fat cattle bred in Northern Ireland were shipped to Great Britain. Details are not available about the total value of these cattle.