asked the Minister for Agriculture if, in view of the shortage of bacon, he will suspend the Emergency Powers Order prohibiting the breeding of black sows until such period as bacon is in normal supply.
Questions— Written Answers. - Suspension of Emergency Powers Order.
Mr. Walsh
The Order referred to is necessary in the interests of the country's pig industry and I do not propose to suspend it. The breeding of white sows can be undertaken just as conveniently as the breeding of black sows and will result in much better bacon.