§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the latest estimate of Irish cattle to be imported into the United Kingdom during the next six months.
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§ Mr. BishopUnited Kingdom imports of Irish Republic Cattle so far this year have been much lower than last year, 152,500 head compared with 368,100 head in the January-September periods. There has been a seasonal increase during recent weeks, but it seems unlikely that this increase will be maintained over the next six months.