§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the concern of the British bacon industry about its future, particularly in view of its inability to compete with substantial foreign imports whilst having to obtain its own raw material from a limited and fluctuating supply dependent on the market for fresh pork and manufactured pork products; and when he anticipates it will be possible to bring forward a plan to ensure the maintenance of a reasonably sized and efficient bacon industry in this country.
§ Mr. SoamesI have recently had discussions with representatives of the bacon curing industry about their difficulties and have considered certain proposals they made in connection with the guarantee arrangements for pigs. I hope to make a statement on Thursday about the Annual Review determinations.