46. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will now confer with the Minister of Food with a view to considering revising the present prices for pigs which have recently been adversely revised against the interests of the pig producer?
Mr. De la BèreIf it is necessary owing to the shortage of feeding-stuffs, then it is necessary, but is it necessary to do it in this way? Is my right hon. Friend aware that the present prices are below the cost of production, and will he do something to assist these farmers, who are struggling patriotically to assist the country in every possible manner?
§ Mr. HudsonYes, Sir, present prices are taken into account.