HC Deb 16 March 1972 vol 833 cc185-6W
Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under what circumstances licences are issued for the export of live calves abroad.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Export licences are issued for calves for fattening where the exporter complies with the animal welfare regulations. Licences are restricted however to protect the expansion of home-produced beef.

Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications for the export of calves were received in 1971; how many were granted; and how many calves were involved.

Mr. Anthony Grant

It is a longstanding practice not to disclose information about applications for export licences.

Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to which countries calves were exported in 1971; and how many went to each overseas country.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Following is the information:

Number of Calves
Irish Republic … … 10,250
France … … 8,765
Belgium … … 5,242
Greece … … 2,361
Canary Islands … … 275
Libya … … 149
Netherlands … … 122
West Germany … … 116
Japan … … 3
South Africa … … 3
Denmark … … 2
New Zealand … … 2
Kenya … … 2