HC Deb 25 June 1979 vol 969 cc4-5W
Mr. Best

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to prevent diminution in the national pig herd and to prevent Danish bacon being sold more favourably than home-produced bacon; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Walker

As indicated in my statement to the House on 22 June, the devaluation of the green pound which I secured will substantially reduce monetary compensatory amounts on pigmeat and pigmeat products and will assist our producers and processors in competing with imports.

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