asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries how much has been spent of the amount provided under subhead C.1. of the 1971-72 Estimates for his Department on the purchase of sheep, cattle and pigs; and if he will outline the purpose of the purchases.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sheep, Cattle and Pig Purchases.
10.
Up to today, expenditure totalled £66,590. The purposes were (a) leasing sires to pedigree breeders—£4,029; (b) sale of stock animals at reduced prices to breeders in congested districts—£41,066 and (c) trials and tests—£21,495.
Would the Parliamentary Secretary say whether the amount voted has now been exhausted?
No.