HC Deb 16 May 1934 vol 289 c1779W
Mr. R. T. EVANS

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total number of pigs enumerated by the census investigators in Wales and Monmouthshire and the proportion thereof in respect of which contracts have been made with bacon-curers?

Mr. ELLIOT

The number of pigs in Wales and Monmouthshire as returned on 3rd June, 1933, was 223,620. Contracts under the Pigs Marketing Scheme have been made by registered pig producers in that area, either with registered curers or with the Pigs Marketing Board, for the delivery of 32,412 pigs during the period 1st March, 1934, to 31st December, 1934.