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Pig and Bacon Industries.

Oral Answers to Questions — China. – in the House of Commons at on 24 May 1937.

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Mr. De la Bère:

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the future of the pig rearing and bacon industry; and whether the views of all sections are being obtained so that the scheme may be comprehensive?

Photo of Mr William Morrison Mr William Morrison , Cirencester and Tewkesbury

I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement regarding the future of the pig and bacon industries. I have, however, received the views of a number of bodies representative of these industries and these are receiving my consideration.

Mr. De la Bère:

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a statement in the near future regarding the future of the pig industry; and does he not think that the present position amounts to a great betrayal of the whole pig industry?

Photo of Mr William Morrison Mr William Morrison , Cirencester and Tewkesbury

In reply to the first part of the question, I shall make a statement at the earliest possible moment. In reply to the second part, I do not agree with the hon. Member's statement. He will realise that I have received from various bodies a great mass of advice, which is all good but, unfortunately, is not unanimous.

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