§ 74. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture the estimated value of output of pigs during the years 1954, 1953 and 1952; and of this, what was the value of pigs used for bacon.
§ Mr. NugentThe following is the reply:
ESTIMATED VALUE OF OUTPUT OF PIGMEAT— UNITED KINGDOM £ million Year ending 31st May Pork Bacon Total 1952 … … 28 110 138 1953 … … 49 129 178 1954 … … 79 106 185 NOTE: Output is valued at farm gate prices current at the time of sale, and includes output from small pig keepers and backyard producers, together with output for consumption on the farm or holding.