asked the Taoiseach the cost per tonne of pig rations in each of the member states of the EC.
Written Answers. - Cost of Pig Rations.
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The information requested by the Deputy, in so far as it is available, is set out in the table below. The prices shown are the annual average prices, excluding VAT, per 100 Kg of pig grower meal and pig fattening meal respectively. These prices are compiled by the Statistical Office of the European Communities on the basis of national returns.
Average annual retail price of pig rations (excluding VAT)
|
Pig Grower Meal |
Pig Fattening Meal |
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|
1984 |
1985 |
1984 |
1985 |
|
|
ECU per 100 Kg |
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|
Germany |
32.97 |
30.62 |
— |
— |
|
France |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Italy |
34.51 |
— |
31.62 |
— |
|
Netherlands |
33.01 |
— |
26.39 |
— |
|
Belgium |
34.25 |
33.87 |
28.85 |
27.30 |
|
Luxembourg |
32.64 |
28.16 |
27.86 |
25.95 |
|
United Kingdom |
38.72 |
38.32 |
31.10 |
30.12 |
|
Ireland |
29.80 |
28.19 |
28.94 |
27.36 |
|
Denmark |
26.71 |
24.52 |
26.41 |
23.87 |
|
Greece |
— |
— |
27.68 |
25.52 |
Notes:
1. `—' = data not available.
2. The composition of pig rations varies between countries thus affecting the level and comparability of prices.