§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many bacon curing factories there are in Great Britain; what were the corresponding figures for the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithAt the end of October there were 155 plants in Great Britain curing bacon compared with 163 plants earlier this year and 169 in 1980, 184 in 1979 and 197 in 1978.
The figures reflect the gradual reorganisation of the industry rather than any significant reduction in bacon production.