HC Deb 17 June 1985 vol 81 cc39-40W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many cattle have been rejected in meat plants in each of the last 12 weeks; and if he will list the weekly numbers;

(2) how many cattle have been killed in meat plants in Northern Ireland in each of the last 12 weeks; and if he will list the weekly numbers.

Dr. Boyson

The available information is as follows:

Week commencing Cattle killed Carcases rejected under Beef variable premium scheme*
11 March 10,817 580
18 March 10,475 513
25 March 11,406 555
Week commencing Cattle killed Carcases rejected under Beef variable premium scheme*
1 April 10,323 591
8 April 5,711 352
15 April 10,267 758
22 April 11,180 905
29 April 10,651 715
6 May 9,735 683
13 May 10,138 704
20 May 10,926 646
27 May 8,520 488
* Note: Numbers rejected for other reasons (e.g. veterinary) are not available.