§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how current hill cow suckler sales compare with returns to farmers for autumn 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively.
§ Mr. BishopHill cow suckler calf prices vary according to age, breed, sex quality and location of sale, and precise information is not available. As an indication of trends, the following are approximate average market prices at autumn sales for selected representative markets in or near hill areas in England, Wales and Scotland for the current and previous years.
§ Mr. StrangNo. My right hon. Friend is in touch with the principal refining companies and the appropriate trade unions about the rationalisation of their industry. He expects to hear shortly from the companies about discussions they are having.
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