HC Deb 29 October 1984 vol 65 c797W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the estimated cut back in milk production in Northern Ireland since milk quotas were implemented.

Dr. Boyson

5.3 per cent. in the period from 2 April to 16 October 1984 compared with the same period in 1983.

Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many jobs have been lost in the dairy industry and ancillary industries since the introduction of milk quotas.

Dr. Boyson

The information requested is not available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.