HC Deb 04 July 1955 vol 543 c767
48. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of the subsidy on pigs for pork and bacon for the year 1954–55.

Mr. H. Nicholls

The estimated amount of the subsidy on pigs for pork and bacon for the year 1954–55 is £56.9 million.

Mr. Wiley

Can the hon. Gentleman say what the anticipated profits will be on imported bacon over the same period?

Mr. Nicholls

I should like notice of that question.