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Written question asked by Lord Hardy of Wath , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
What estimate he has made of the profit made on animals by beef producers during the last six months. - Inc fact that various estimates of annual profitability are published each March in "Farm Incomes in the United Kingdom".
Answer

Mr. Hardy: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the profit made on animals by beef producers during the last six months. [8957] Mr. Baldry: Beef profitability varies widely and depends on the farm type and production system. Various estimates of annual profitability are published each March in "Farm Incomes in the United Kingdom".


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8957; 287 c437W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Agriculture Income Production Beef
Contains statistics
Yes