HC Deb 16 November 1978 vol 958 c298W
25. Mr. David Price

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the state of the British bacon and pigmeat processing industry; and what prospects he sees for improvement in the commercial prospects of the industry.

Mr. Bishop

I am well aware of the problems facing this industry. These problems and the industry's prospects for improving its performance are examined in the report of a sector working group of the EDC for food and drink manufacturing published last week. The expansion of the United Kingdom breeding herd will be helpful to the pig-meat curing and processing industry and my right hon. Friend is continuing to press for further monetary compensatory amount changes.