HC Deb 26 January 1966 vol 723 c77W
Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the declining profit of the pig industry, he will now take measures to increase the level of guaranteed prices for pigs.

Mr. Peart

The level of the guaranteed price is a matter for the Annual Review, at which the profitability of pig production, along with all other relevant factors, will be taken into account.

Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the present balance of payments position, he will now take steps to encourage greater home production of pigs to replace imports.

Mr. Peart

Over 95 per cent. of our pork supplies are already home-produced. As for bacon, supplies are subject to the Bacon Market Sharing Understanding, and I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Openshaw on 8th December last.