§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the state of the pig industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopPig producers faced great difficulties last year, but since then prices have risen, and recent counts show that some expansion in the United Kingdom breeding herd is now getting under way. Confidence in the industry should be further strengthened by the decision to devalue the green pound, which has been warmly welcomed by pigmeat processors. The state of the industry will be considered at the forthcoming annual review.