asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the cost per lb. of beef and mutton produced for the Army in each of the months January to September, 1956.
Written Answers. - Cost of Meat Production for Army.
The average production costs of beef per lb. during the period January to September, 1956, inclusive, were:—
|
January, 1956 |
2/4 |
|
February, 1956 |
2/2½ |
|
March, 1956 |
2/2 |
|
April, 1956 |
2/3½ |
|
May, 1956 |
2/2 |
|
June, 1956 |
2/1½ |
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July, 1956 |
2/0½ |
|
August |
1/11½ |
|
September, 1956 |
1/9 |
Mutton is not produced in the Army abattoirs.