HC Deb 24 February 1984 vol 54 c653W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many store cattle were imported into Northern Ireland from the Irish Republic during 1983.

Mr. Butler

The number is estimated to be 109,000.

Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many live cattle for immediate slaughter were imported into Northern Ireland from the Irish Republic during 1983.

Mr. Butler

The number is estimated by the Department of Agriculture to be 53,000.