HC Deb 04 December 1933 vol 283 c1288
16. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of pigs purchased by bacon curers for the four months preceding the first contract period under the bacon marketing scheme; and the number of pigs actually purchased by bacon curers during the 12 months preceding the first contract period?

Mr. ELLIOT

I regret that I am unable to furnish the information desired.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is it possible to get the figures referred to in the last, part of the question?

Mr. ELLIOT

I will inquire. I am not sure that I should be able to obtain these figures without a good deal of research.

Mr. WILLIAMS

In view of the extraordinary importance of this question, will the right hon. Gentleman make an effort to obtain these figures?

Mr. ELLIOT

This question will arise on Thursday, when I hope to be able to speak further upon it.

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