§ Mr. W. MORRISONasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that pig carcases are being imported into this country in a frozen state, are then cured according to English methods, and sold as English bacon; what steps he proposes to deal with the matter; and whether he will cause inquiries to be made into this practice?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy right hon. Friend is aware that it is the practice of some bacon curers to sell bacon made from imported pig carcases as "English bacon." Foodstuffs which have undergone a process of curing in the United Kingdom are expressly excluded from the operation of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926. I see no prospect of further legislation in this matter in the near future.