§ Mr. LEONARDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received any report complaining of the 1047W shortage of American hams, so that there is not a sufficient supply to satisfy the Christmas demand; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Dr. BURGINRepresentations have been received from the Liverpool Provision Trade Association and the Scottish Provision Trade Association as to a possible shortage of hams at Christmas. My right hon. Friend and the Minister of Agriculture have considered these representations, but have found no sufficient reason for departing from the existing arrangements.