HC Deb 18 January 1978 vol 942 cc231-2W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many tons of grain have been fed to Welsh livestock during the last 12 months; at what cost; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alec Jones

It is estimated in the Annual Review of Agriculture 1978—Cmnd. 7058—Table 6, that 12.4 million tonnes of grain were fed to livestock in the United Kingdom in 1977. Separate figures for Wales and estimates of cost are not available.