HC Deb 17 November 1978 vol 958 c410W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how pig producers' returns in the United Kingdom compare with prices paid to Danish and Dutch pig producers; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bishop

For the week ending 5th November 1978 the average prices for grade II pig carcases reported to the EEC Commission were as follows:

National currencies per Kg P/Kg*
United Kingdom 81.850p 81.850
Denmark 8.830 krone 87.108
Netherlands 3.212 guilders 81.004
* Converted to sterling at current market rates.

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