§ Sir Geoffrey Johnson SmithTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what forecasts he has made for the economic prospects of the pig farming sector over the coming year. [98579]
§ Ms QuinDespite being some 15 per cent. higher than at this time last year, UK market prices for pigs remain below break-even levels. Expected reductions in production in other Member States should help stabilise the market, although prices do not seem likely to improve significantly in the near future.