HC Deb 13 December 1967 vol 756 cc165-6W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the regulations currently in force restricting the import of pigmeat from Argentina; and what was the level of imports of all pig products from that country during the last three calendar years, and the first nine months of 1967.

Mr. Hoy:

The Importation of Carcases and Animal Products Order, 1954 (S.I. 853) and the Amending Order of 1960 (S.I. 2094) prohibit the importation of uncooked pigmeat (excluding fully cured bacon and ham) from a number of coun- tries, including Argentina, except under licence. No such licences have been issued for Argentina.

In 1964, 1965, 1966 and the first nine months of 1967 respectively, the quantities of pig products imported from Argentina were 139 tons, 41 tons, 4 tons, and nil.