HC Deb 26 January 1973 vol 849 c268W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what difference there is between the average price of beef, mutton and lamb in markets in Wales compared with those in England.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

In 1971–72 the average market price obtained for animals certified in Wales under the Fatstock Guarantee Scheme was £12.335 per live cwt. for fat cattle and 18.6p per lb. estimated dress carcase weight for fat sheep. These prices were £0.31 per live cwt. (2½ per cent.) and 0.2p per lb. e.d.c.w. (1 per cent.) respectively below those obtained in England.