§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the latest estimate of the average number of(a) suckler cows and (b) ewes for (i) the average hill unit and (ii) the average upland unit and the gross margin based on the most recent market prices.
§ Sir Hector MonroThe table shows the average number of suckler cows and ewes on livestock farms in the less-favoured areas as represented in the farm accounts scheme, together with the estimated 1993–94 farm gross margins.
Farm type Average number of stickler cows Average number of ewes Estimated 1993–94 farm gross margin £ LFA: Specialist Sheep 11 684 32,583 LFA: Specialist Beef 60 112 42,859 LFA: Cattle and Sheep 55 467 49,871