§ 21. Miss Colmanasked the Minister of Food how many pigs have died during the recent hot weather at collecting centres or in transport vehicles on their way from collecting centres to bacon factories.
§ Mr. StracheyWe have no figures, but there is no reason to suppose that there have been many cases. If my hon. Friend will let me know of any, I will gladly investigate them.
§ 22. Miss Colmanasked the Minister of Food whether arrangements can be made for pigs to be transported direct from owners to bacon factories during the summer months, and thus ensure that these animals are not exposed to the heat of the sun for long periods at collecting centres where there is often no covering or shelter.
§ Mr. StracheyProducers can already send their pigs direct to bacon factories if they wish and about half the pigs we buy are handled in this way.