§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the 387 live cattle exported to Spain and the 2,200 to Greece during 1972 were for breeding or exhibition purposes or for slaughter.
§ Mrs. FennerThe 387 cattle exported to Spain in 1972 were for breeding or dairy purposes as were 1,212 of the cattle exported to Greece. The other 988 cattle exported to Greece were bull calves. The export of animals to these countries for immediate slaughter is not allowed.