HC Deb 04 March 1975 vol 887 c408W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many pig producers went out of business in 1973 and 1974 respectively in Wales.

Mr. John Morris

Information in precisely the form requested is not available. In Wales in the 12-months' periods ending June, 1973, and June, 1974, there were net reductions of 649 and 763 respectively in the total numbers of holdings carrying pigs.