§ 39. Mr. REMERasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will take steps to expedite the report of the Milk Reorganisation Commission; if he is aware that many contracts have been made for six 747 months only and are due to expire early next year; and that this report is regarded by the agricultural industry as a vital factor in the terms upon which these contracts will be renewed?
§ Major ELLIOTI have reason to hope that the report of the Milk Reorganisation Commission will be completed before Christmas. When the report is published it will be for the industry to consider it carefully and determine its line of action. It does not follow that publication of the report will necessarily affect directly the terms of contracts which fall to be renewed early next year.
§ Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMSCan my right hon. and gallant Friend say whether the Commission are likely to report on the position in respect of skimmed and condensed milk?
§ Major ELLIOTI understand that they are taking that matter also into consideration.