§ 23. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in the establishment of pig progeny testing stations to select the most economical strains for high-grade bacon production; and when the projected stations will now be ready for use by pig breeders.
Mr. AmoryAll five sites have been chosen and tenders have been invited for building the first station at Selby, Yorkshire. This should be ready for use early in 1957 and the remaining four shortly afterwards.
§ Mr. HurdWill my right hon. Friend give an assurance that he is pushing ahead as fast as possible with the establishment of the pig progeny testing stations so that we can get nearer the Danes in efficiency in pig production, for this is a key point in that progress?
Mr. AmoryI could not agree more with my hon. Friend; it is absolutely a key point. I can assure him that no one is more anxious than I am to have the pig progeny testing stations in working order at the very earliest possible moment.