asked the Minister for Agriculture if he can state with reference to turkeys (a) the price which will be paid for them this (Christmas) season in England; (b) the price which was paid in the corresponding period last year; and (c) the price which will be paid in Eire this season for them.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Prices of Turkeys.
The price payable this season by English importers of turkeys from this country is the same as was in operation last year, viz., 2/7 per lb. dead weight. It is anticipated that the price payable to producers in Eire this season will average about 1/10 per lb. live weight.
Will the Minister say if the price paid is lower than the price paid last year; and, if so, why it is so?
I explained that very fully in answer to a question some time ago. If the Deputy would look up the Official Reports for the 20th September, he will see that I explained why the price this year is lower than that of last year.