§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated home production of beef and veal, mutton and lamb, pigmeat and pork, bacon and ham for the latest convenient date; and what were the comparative figures for 12 months previously.
§ Mr. Peter MillsFollowing are the figures requested.
UNITED KINGDOM HOME-FED MEAT PRODUCTION '000 TONS July/June years 1970–71 (52 weeks) 1971–72 (adjusted to 52 weeks) Beef and Veal 938.2 899.3 Mutton and Lamb 224.0 212.2 Pigmeat (including pork and pigmeat used for bacon) 950.0 972.6 Bacon (including ham) 270.6 281.1 Note: Meat from animals exported live is not included.
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§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the latest consumption figures of beef and veal, mutton and lamb, pigmeat and pork, bacon and ham at the latest convenient date; and what were the comparative figures 12 months previously.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe following table shows quantities moving into consumption in the United Kingdom:
'000 tons July/June 1970–1971 (52 weeks) July/June 1971–1972 (adjusted to 52 weeks) Beef and Veal* 1,164.5 1,116.5 Mutton and Lamb* 540.5 517.0 Pork* 626.9 638.0 Bacon and Ham 641.8 658.0 * Includes meat going for manufacture other than into bacon and ham. Source: MAFF Statistics.