HC Deb 23 February 1953 vol 511 cc1722-3
42. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Food whether he will now relax and simplify the regulations governing rearing, fattening and slaughter of backyard pigs for owner consumption.

Dr. Hill

I am glad to say that we can now simplify the scheme. From 1st March, registration will no longer be required, and a licence to slaughter will be issued on a simple declaration that the pig has been kept under the appropriate conditions for two months.

Mr. Nabarro

Is my hon. Friend aware that large numbers of pigs and sows, as well as their owners, will welcome this statement, and, in view of the very important appeal made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister at the National Farmers' Union dinner last week to wring every additional ton of food from our soil, will my hon. Friend make haste to remove the remainder of these controls at the earliest possible moment?

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