HC Deb 23 May 1974 vol 874 cc215-6W
38. Sir David Renton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will grant a financial incentive for keeping breeding sows alive until, say, 1st August.

Mr. Buchan

The special subsidy which my right hon. Friend introduced at the end of March represents a substantial cash injection which should benefit all sectors of the pig industry. He announced yesterday that the 50p per score rate of subsidy would continue until he has had the opportunity to discuss the situation with his colleagues in the EEC Council of Ministers.

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