§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is now in a position to make a statement about steps to alleviate the financial difficulties of pig farmers.
§ Mr. Peter Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to be able to anounce the outcome of his discussions with the leaders of the pig-producing industry about the problems which the industry faces.
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§ Mr. BuchanI refer the hon. Members to the statement my right hon. Friend made yesterday afternoon.
§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will meet a deputation of Suffolk pig farmers with the hon. Member for Sudbury and Woodbridge to learn of their difficulties, in view of the fact that the 94W county possesses 8 per cent. of the United Kingdom's pig stock.
§ Mr. PeartThe action I announced yesterday to assist pig producers should have done much to relieve the difficulties referred to. I am always willing to meet deputations whenever possible, but in view of my announcement the hon. Member may not now wish to press for an early meeting.