HC Deb 03 December 1951 vol 494 c2016
67. Mr. S. Storey

asked the Minister of Food if he will state the quantity and value of hog casings imported from the United States of America during this year.

Major Lloyd George

19,813 cwt. valued at £914,845 were imported from the United States during the first 10 months of this year.

Mr. Storey

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that there is a manufacturer in my constituency who is unable to sell hog casings because of these imports, and that his firm are not allowed to export to other countries?

Major Lloyd George

Without these imports we would be seriously short, because the home supplies would be nothing like sufficient.

Mr. Storey

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that his Department refuses to help my constituent to find an outlet for them in this country, and will he take steps to rectify that position?

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