§ 26. Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures he proposes to take to help overcome the problems facing United Kingdom pig farmers.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to my hon. Friend, the Member for Bosworth (Mr. Tredinnick) earlier today.
§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has had from pig farmers on monetary compensatory amounts and on the green pound; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorI have received a substantial number of representations on this subject. I have made clear in the Agriculture Council my commitment to fight for the abolition of our MCAs in the pigmeat sector.