HC Deb 15 July 1935 vol 304 c736
14. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that three farmers in the parish of Repton, without consulting the other farmers or retailers, decided to increase the price of milk by 1d. per quart; that the Milk Marketing Board threatened the rest of the farmers with a fine unless they increased their prices; and under what authority the Milk Marketing Board took this action?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Elliot)

I was not aware of the cases to which the hon. Member refers, but if he will be good enough to supply me with sufficient details to enable them to be identified I will have inquiries made.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Will not the right hon. Gentleman obtain the information from that particular district or from the Milk Marketing Board?

Mr. ELLIOT

I think that I ought to have a few particulars before I make inquiries. If the hon. Gentleman will send me the particulars he has in mind, I will do my best to get him the information.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Is not a farmer allowed to supply his own milk at his own price?