Pigs Marketing Board

HC Deb 04 May 1950 vol 474 c1897

54. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he has noted the statement of the Pigs Marketing Board that they are unable to make any further progress with their long-term proposals for the marketing of pigs because of the lack of definite Government policy in relation to livestock marketing; and when he expects to make a statement.

Mr. T. Williams

I have noted the views of the Pigs Marketing Board, but I cannot say when it will be possible to make a statement about future policy.

Mr. Hurd

As the Government have had several months in which to digest the Lucas Committee's Report, when does the Minister expect that they will be able to produce their own policy?

Mr. Williams

The hon. Member is aware that the pig producer is, by the policy of the Government, secured of guaranteed prices and assured markets under Part I of the Agriculture Act, 1947.

Mr. Hurd

That does not help.