§ 29. Mr. LEONARDasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the report covering the inquiry into the Milk Marketing (Scotland) Scheme has been prepared; and whether it is intended to publish it, and when?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I have considered the report and hope to be in a position to submit the scheme to Parliament at an early date; but I do not propose to publish the report.
§ Mr. LEONARDIn view of the extensive data and evidence submitted during this inquiry, will the right hon. Gentleman reconsider the question of publishing, and will he, on considering the report, whether it is published or otherwise, bear in mind that part of the Milk Reorganising Committee's Report which states that substantial advantages would be gained from a comprehensive scheme covering the whole of Great Britain?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe reports of those inquiries under the Act are confidential, and I can give no assurance that my view on submission of the report will be revised or altered.