HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 c920W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the total number of animals slaughtered in Northern Ireland during the months of April, May and June; and what were the figures for the same period in 1984.

Dr. Boyson

The information is as follows:

1984 1985
Cattle
April 44,080 48,132
May 31,788 39,318
June 33,043 40,531
Sheep
April 16,596 36,605
May 30,296 37,454
June 52,842 48,248
Pigs
April 103,631 114,072
May 85,589 83,989
June 89,130 89,644