James Leonard
Question:151 Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the reduction in factory prices of beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18427/95]
Vol. 459 No. 6
151 Mr. Leonard asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his views on the reduction in factory prices of beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18427/95]
Factory prices for all grades of cattle have fallen slightly recently as a result of a number of factors, most notably the uncertainty surrounding the level of export refunds to third countries, the impact of the BSE scare on beef consumption in the United Kingdom and the reduction in demand for cow beef in France. However it should be recognised that cattle prices have been at satisfactory levels this year.