asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the differential in subsidy paid by the Department under the export guarantee scheme for carcase mutton and lamb vis-à-vis the declared rate payable in England for each week from February to June inclusive, 1967, and the proposed differential for the same weeks in 1970.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Carcase Mutton and Lamb.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report a table setting out the information requested.
Following is the table:
Supplements to the weekly rates of guarantee payment announced under the British Fatstock Guarantee Scheme, which are payable on carcase mutton and lamb under the Irish Export Guarantee Scheme.
Week commencing |
1967 (per lb. deadweight) |
Corresponding week of 1970 (per lb. deadweight) |
23rd January |
Nil |
+0.5d. |
30th January |
+2.0d. |
+1.0d. |
6th February |
+2.0d. |
+1.0d. |
13th February |
+2.0d. |
+1.5d. |
20th February to 15th May inclusive |
+2.0d. |
+2.0d. |
22nd May |
+2.0d. |
+1.5d. |
29th May |
Nil |
+1.0d. |
5th June |
Nil |
+0.5d. |
12th June |
Nil |
Nil |
19th June |
Nil |
Nil |
26th June |
Nil |
Nil |
Is it not a fact that the rate for 1970 is lower than the rate for 1967 over the period February-June?
That information will be completely contained in the reply.
The fact is that the differential subsidy payable on carcase mutton and lamb exports is lower in 1970 than it was in 1967 and——
The Deputy is not asking a question, he is giving information.
I could not get the information. Does the Parliamentary Secretary think that this situation will encourage an increase in the number of sheep?
The information the Deputy sought is being issued with the Official Report.