HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 cc340-1W
54. Mr. Torney

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he contemplates in view of the situation facing the pigmeat and meat manufacturing industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bishop

I recognise that the industry is facing severe competitive pressures, due primarily to the unfairly high monetary compensatory amounts payable on our pigmeat imports. My right hon. Friend is continuing to press for a change in the way these compensatory amounts are calculated.