§ Mr. Joplingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many repayable advances to bacon curers have been applied for; what was their value; and what proportion of total bacon production these curers represent.
§ Mr. HoyUp to the 23rd February, 133 curers responsible for about 98 per cent. of the bacon produced in Great Britain have made claims covering all or part of the period 19th December to 17th February. Claims eligible for advances cover 345,000 cwt. of bacon and amount to £301,000.