HC Deb 13 July 1995 vol 263 c790W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total figure of all live exports for immediate slaughter for each year from 1992 to date. [33977]

Mrs. Browning

The available information is given in the table, which excludes 1993 for which no figures were available.

Animals inspected and certified as fit for transportation prior to export from Great Britain to other member states for immediate slaughter
1992 1994 1995 (to May)
Cattle 115 233 nil
Sheep 326,777 76,039 4,126
Pigs 691 8,762 nil
Goats 150 1 nil
Totals 327,733 85,035 4,126

Sources:

1. Annual Report of the Chief Veterinary Officer (for 1992).

2. ANIMO computer system figures for 1994 and 1995 (provisional and subject to change).