§ Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for how long he expects the Movement of Pigs (Waste Food Precautions) Order 1973 will be in operation; and whether he will repeal it as soon as possible in view of its effect on small businesses.
§ Mrs. FennerThe Movement of Pigs (Waste Food Precautions) Order 1973 which regulates the movement of swill-fed pigs is a necessary part of more effective disease control measures to prevent the spread of epidemic diseases introduced in swill. My right hon. Friend has no plans for its repeal.