83. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps the Government propose to take to bridge the difference between the high cost of feeding stuffs and the price of bacon desired by the consumer?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI am not yet able to make any statement as to the future arrangements for the bacon industry.
Mr. De la BéreDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise how easily the situation can affect the political opinion of some of the best supporters of the Government if nothing is done to satisfy them in their unhappy plight?
§ Mr. MorrisonI am aware, of course, of the position of the bacon industry. I will make a statement of policy on the subject at the earliest possible moment.
§ Mr. PriceIn view of the fact that prices have risen so much in recent months, will the Minister consider enlarging the acreage under potatoes in this country, which would provide a very useful pig food?
§ Mr. MorrisonThere is another question dealing with that point.