Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 10 June 2026 [Last updated 18:45]
10 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Farmers and Producers (UK and EU Markets)
Does the minister recognise the serious challenges that the Scottish pig farming industry is currently facing as a result of the glut of Spanish pork imports depressing prices? Can he confirm what work the Scottish Government has undertaken with the UK Government to address those challenges?
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