Harold Howitt Explained

Sir Harold Gibson Howitt, (5 October 1886 – 30 November 1969) was an English accountant who had a distinguished military career during the First World War and who undertook a long series of important public service commissions. Notable among these was his report on the reorganisation of the British pig industry.[1]

Howitt was born in Nottingham, the son of Arthur Gibson Howitt. He was educated at Uppingham School.[2]

Selected publications

The main conclusions of the "Howitt Report" were that UK pig farmers should focus on three main breeds: the Welsh pig, British Landrace and the Large White pig in order to compete with European pig farmers.

Notes and References

  1. Taplin . Walter . Howitt, Sir Harold Gibson (1886–1969), accountant . 6 April 2019 . 10.1093/ref:odnb/34028 . 23 September 2004 .
  2. News: Obituary: Sir Harold Howitt – Distinguished accountant who sat on many important tribunals. . 2 December 1969. 12.