§ 28. Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether provisions have been made to ensure adequate supplies of beef calves in view of the decline in the dairy herd; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopAt present there are plenty of calves available which are suitable for beef production. The steps taken to support the returns to beef producers over the last 12 months together with increased assistance to the dairy industry should help to ensure an adequate supply of calves for the future.