§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many Welsh farmers are at present engaged in milk production; and what were the corresponding figures for each year since 1979.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe number of registered milk producers in Wales in December for each year since 1979 is shown in the table:
Registered milk producers in Wales in December Number 1979 7,939 1980 7,617 1981 7,375 1982 7,283 1983 7,253 1984 7,046 1985 6,850 1986 6,769 1987 1 1 The December 1987 figure is not yet available. The figure for November 1987 was 6,484.