HC Deb 13 January 2000 vol 342 c238W
11. Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures he proposes to take to support the British pig industry. [103783]

Mr. Nick Brown

Within the constraints imposed by the light nature of the EU pigmeat regime and the need to respect the law, I will continue to do all I can to help.

21. Sir Robert Smith

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on compensation for the pig industry in relation to the costs of complying with regulations to deal with BSE. [103795]

Mr. Nick Brown

I have had no formal discussions with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on this matter.

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