§ 44. Mr. Ramsdenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the proportion borne by processed swill to all other forms of feedingstuffs used in the production of pigmeat; and whether, in view of the risk of foot and mouth disease, he is satisfied that no unprocessed swill is being fed.
§ Mr. PeartIt is estimated that on a starch equivalent basis the quantities of swill used amount to about 2 per cent. of total requirements.
Swill has to be boiled before being fed to farm livestock. Enforcement is the responsibility of local authorities, and I have recently reminded them of the importance of strict enforcement. If the hon. Member has any evidence of contraventions I shall be glad to look into it.