asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the allocations of live cattle to each country other than Britain for the year 1948, and the total numbers shipped in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Allocations of Live Cattle.
The allocations for the 1948 season are as follows:—
|
Netherlands |
30,000 |
|
Belgium |
11,494 |
|
Switzerland |
5,079 |
|
France |
337 |
|
Italy |
3,000 |
France originally obtained a quota of 5,000, but subsequently surrendered the greater part of it. The allocations to other countries were increased in consequence.
Shipments up to the beginning of this week have been as follows:—
|
Netherlands |
27,871 |
|
Belgium |
11,294 |
|
Switzerland |
5,079 |
|
France |
137 |
|
Italy |
2,663 |
Is there any reason why the French people did not complete their quota?
The only reason I know is that it did not suit them to take delivery.