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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Food: Prices

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the average farm gate price of lamb was in the most recent period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

In June 2009 the average farm gate price of UK lambs was 383 pence per kilogram deadweight. This was 25 pence per kilogram higher than the average for June 2008. Monthly average prices from January 2008 onwards are shown in the following table. The seasonal nature of lamb prices can been seen in the 2008 figures.

Average UK farm gate lamb price (pence per kilogram deadweight)
2008 2009
January 226 335
February 265 368
March 288 372
April 329 415
May 337 415
June 358 383
July 296 —
August 280 —
September 290 —
October 276 —
November 268 —
December 280 —
Source:
AHDB Meat Services (EU Market Report, sheep meat reference prices).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c228-9W; 285067
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Food Northern Ireland Prices Sheep meat
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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