HC Deb 06 February 1997 vol 289 cc717-8W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the number of geese slaughtered for food in the last year; what estimate he has made of their average value; and if he will make a statement. [13436]

Mrs. Browning

In 1996, it is estimated that 500,000 geese were slaughtered for food in England and Wales, with an estimated average farm gate value of £14 per bird.

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