19. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the future of the pig rearing and bacon industry; and whether the views of all sections are being obtained so that the scheme may be comprehensive?
§ The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. W. S. Morrison)I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement regarding the future of the pig and bacon industries. I have, however, received the views of a number of bodies representative of these industries and these are receiving my consideration.
Mr. De la BèreWill the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a statement in the near future regarding the future of the pig industry; and does he not think that the present position amounts to a great betrayal of the whole pig industry?
§ Mr. MorrisonIn reply to the first part of the question, I shall make a statement at the earliest possible moment. In reply to the second part, I do not agree with the hon. Member's statement. He will realise that I have received from various bodies a great mass of advice, which is all good but, unfortunately, is not unanimous.