§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many beef cows there are in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MorrisAccording to the June Agricultural Census results the number of beef cows in Wales in 1976 and each of the five previous years was as follows:
1971 … … … 179,326 1972 … … … 189,783 1973 … … … 206,293 1974 … … … 228,854 1975 … … … 220,475 1976 … … … 205,927 (Provisional)
§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to help beef calf rearers in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MorrisThere is a strong demand at present for store cattle and calves, and prices at Welsh markets have72W been generally firm for some months. I expect this situation to continue.