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Mr. Nicholson
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many cattle have been rejected in meat plants in each of the last 12 weeks; and if he will list the weekly numbers;(2) how many cattle have been killed in meat plants in Northern Ireland in each of the last 12 weeks; and if he will list the weekly numbers.
Dr. Boyson
The available information is as follows:
| Week commencing | Cattle killed | Carcases rejected under Beef variable premium scheme* |
| 11 March | 10,817 | 580 |
| 18 March | 10,475 | 513 |
| 25 March | 11,406 | 555 |
| Week commencing | Cattle killed | Carcases rejected under Beef variable premium scheme* |
| 1 April | 10,323 | 591 |
| 8 April | 5,711 | 352 |
| 15 April | 10,267 | 758 |
| 22 April | 11,180 | 905 |
| 29 April | 10,651 | 715 |
| 6 May | 9,735 | 683 |
| 13 May | 10,138 | 704 |
| 20 May | 10,926 | 646 |
| 27 May | 8,520 | 488 |
| * Note: Numbers rejected for other reasons (e.g. veterinary) are not available. | ||