HC Deb 12 June 1972 vol 838 c212W
Sir Clive Bossom

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many calves are being retained for beef compared to three years ago.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

There are two strong indications of the increasing numbers of calves being retained for beef production in the United Kingdom. Certifications for payment of calf subsidy at stage A rose by 348,872 to 2,763,624 in the year ended April, 1972, compared with2,414,752 in the year ended April, 1969. Calf slaughterings fell by 275,319 to 201,506 head in the year ended April, 1972, compared with 476,825 head in the year ended April, 1969.