§ 54. Sir Percy Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the recent trend of bacon output, the forthcoming proposals for rationalising the industry will provide for the expansion of home production in Wiltshire and other suitable areas on an efficient basis?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave on 1st February to my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Mr. Turton).
§ Sir P. HurdCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether in that reply an assurance is given of the character asked for in the present question?
§ Mr. MorrisonThe reply says that progress has been made with discussions of the matter, but that I am not yet in a position to make a statement on the subject.
§ Sir P. HurdMay I take it that the right hon. Gentleman realises the importance of this aspect of the matter?
§ Mr. MorrisonCertainly. I am as anxious to make a statement on the subject as any hon. Member can possibly be to hear it.