HC Deb 19 February 1973 vol 851 cc16-7W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what has been the percentage rise in the price of Danish bacon since 6th November 1972; and what further rise he anticipates in bacon prices as a result of the recent EEC agreement;

(2) what increase he anticipates in wholesale and retail prices of British bacon as a result of the recent EEC agreement on phasing-out stabilisation payments.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Since 6th November 1972 the first-hand prices of Danish bacon have risen by 22.2 per cent. on average.

As to the further matters raised 1 have nothing to add to the reply given to Questions from the hon. Members for Putney (Mr Hugh Jenkins) and Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) on 15th February.— [Vol. 850, c. 1421–1422.]