House of Lords: Pork and Bacon

House of Lords written question – answered at on 11 December 2009.

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Photo of Lord Hoyle Lord Hoyle Labour

To ask the Chairman of Committees when the House of Lords Refreshment Department last reviewed the price of British bacon; and what was the result of that review.

Photo of Lord Brabazon of Tara Lord Brabazon of Tara Chairman of Committees, House of Lords, Deputy Speaker (Lords)

The price of British bacon is reviewed on a weekly basis as specified in the current meat framework supply contract. For the week ending 11 December 2009, the price quoted was £6.63 per kilo (23.51p per rasher). The equivalent price for Dutch bacon was £4.48 per kilo (15.89p per rasher).

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