§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the 1969–70 contract offered by bacon curers to pig producers, details of which are in his possession; if he is satisfied that this contract will fulfil his intention of expanding home bacon production; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyThe terms of contracts offered by curers and entered into by pig producers are matters for the commercial judgment of both parties. I am satisfied that the Government's actions affecting both pig producers and bacon curers have provided the opportunity and encouragement necessary to expand.