HC Deb 01 February 1960 vol 616 cc91-2W
74. Colonel Glyn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of the total of bacon and ham consumed in the United Kingdom for each of the last three convenient months was produced in Great Britain; and what were the corresponding figures for the same months in 1958.

Mr. Godber

The production of bacon and ham in Great Britain represented 24 per cent. of the total supplies moving into consumption in the United Kingdom in October, 1959, and 21 per cent. in both November and December. 1959.

The corresponding figures for 1958 are 29 per cent., 30 per cent. and 27 per cent.