HC Deb 18 January 1972 vol 829 c107W
36. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated level of the dairy herd in 1972.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

At the June, 1971, Census there were 3,234,000 dairy cows in the United Kingdom. The level in 1972 is not expected to be significantly different, as it will inevitably take more than a year for the present revival of confidence in the industry to bring about an expansion of the herd.