§ 93. Major Anstruther-Grayasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that at a recent sale of imported Landrace pigs the average price per pig was more than£900; and whether he 69W will permit a further importation, under suitable safeguards, in view of the keen demand for these animals.
§ Sir T. DugdaleYes. As regards the second part of the Question the recent importation of Swedish landrace pigs was intended to allow the suitability of the breed to be tested under British conditions. I do not propose to consider making an order under the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950, permitting a further import until there has been an opportunity to observe the results of this importation.