HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 c38W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the state of the beef sector of the agriculture industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Although beef cow numbers have been falling during the past few years there are indications that this decline of the beef breeding herd is levelling out. Market prices for both fat and store cattle are currently firm.