HC Deb 17 December 1935 vol 307 c1552
73. Mr. SANDERS

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether arrangements have been made for the Army to be supplied with bacon produced in the United Kingdom?

Mr. COOPER

No, Sir. Home-produced bacon is at present ruled out on price alone.

Mr. SANDERS

Will the right hon. Gentleman consult with the Minister of Agriculture to see whether he cannot arrange for a scheme is connection with the Bacon Development Board whereby the arrangement indicated in my question might be carried out?

Mr. COOPER

I will consult with my right hon. Friend on any subject, but though I mentioned "price alone," that is not the only reason that exists.

Mr. THORNE

May I ask who is responsible for the extraordinarily high prices for Englanh bacon?