Auction marts losing £1.6m

Auction marts losing £1.6m - 2001 - Scotsman 4 April 2001, 9(1) .

The Institute of Auctioneers has surveyed its 17 corporate members and found that they estimate a loss of £1.6m in lost commission income from cancelled sales. They urge the Scottish rural affairs department to consider the effect of the foot and mouth crisis on their industry.


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