HC Deb 01 April 1981 vol 2 c117W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many live cattle were imported from the Republic of Ireland in 1980; and what were the corresponding numbers for the last four years.

Mr. Wiggin

The information requested is as follows:

Live cattle imports into the United Kingdom from Eire by animal type 000' head
Fat Store Breeding Total
1976 1 228 * 229
1977 2 302 * 304
1978 4 349 * 353
1979 * 168 * 168
1980 11 208 * 219
*Less than half the unit shown.

All figures have been rounded individually and totals may not necessarily agree with the addition of separate figures.

SourceOverseas Trade Statistics.