Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 4 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what was the average price paid in (a) September and (b) October, in 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1990 and 1985 in (i) cash and (ii) real terms, for suckler calves in the principal markets for such stock in Northern Ireland. - Inc table. (Holding answer 9 November 1999).

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the average price paid in (a) September and (b) October, in 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1990 and 1985 in (i) cash and (ii) real terms, for suckler calves in the principal markets for such stock in Northern Ireland. [97825] Mr. George Howarth: [holding answer 9 November 1999]: Estimates of prices paid for suckled calves in a sample of the main markets in Norther Ireland in September and October of the years shown are given in the table, in current prices and in real terms. Prices of suckled calves in Northern Ireland £ per head _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Current prices Prices in Real Terms using September 1999 as the base September October September October 1985 225.20 227.81 392.33 396.19 1990 246.58 282.77 316.94 360.68 1995 {1}-- 436.42 {1}-- 483.84 1996 {1}-- 326.17 {1}-- 352.62 1997 {1}-- 327.77 {1}-- 341.43 1998 143.64 210.79 145.24 212.92 1999 166.83 232.09 166.83 231.86 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} No sales recorded in these months

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