HC Deb 22 November 1928 vol 222 c1913
51. Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Minister of Health whether any further steps have been taken to discourage the use of imported foreign condensed skimmed milk and to encourage the use of home-produced milk?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)

I have been asked to reply. My hon. and gallant Friend is aware of the recent milk publicity campaign of the Empire Marketing Board, the position regarding which was fully explained by the Secretary of State for the Dominions in a reply to the hon. Member for Devizes (Mr. Hurd) on 13th November. I would add that my Department makes every endeavour to keep the various brands of home-produced condensed and dried milk before the public by including them in the home-produce section of Empire Marketing Board displays at exhibitions in London and the provinces. Propaganda with respect to home-produced milk is also carried out by the National Milk Publicity Council and by the staffs of the agricultural colleges and county authorities for agricultural education.

Colonel HOWARD-BURY

Has my right hon. Friend's action yet had any effect on the imports of condensed skimmed milk?

Viscountess ASTOR

Cannot the Government help by advertising milk in post offices instead of drink?

Mr. THURTLE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that he would also help in the direction desired if he raised the incomes of working-class homes?