§ 65. Mr. GLOSSOPasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he is aware that the Canadian Government are importing from Sweden between 60 and 70 pedigree pigs, including a number of large white Yorkshire boars; and whether, in view of the fact that the Ottawa Agreements permit free entry into this country of 2,500,000 cwt. of bacon and ham from Canada, he will make representations to the Canadian Government with a view to their purchasing future consignments of pedigree breeding pigs from this country?
Mr. J. H. THOMASI am aware of the transactions referred to, but, according to my information, all but eight of these pigs are of a breed which is not available in the United Kingdom. In the circumstances, my hon. Friend will no doubt agree that no action such as that suggested is needed.
§ Mr. GLOSSOPIs my right hon. Friend aware that these eight pigs can be obtained in this country, and will he make representations with regard to that?