HC Deb 11 May 1933 vol 277 c1687
24. Captain McEWEN

asked the Minister of Health whether he is now in a position to state when the promised alterations in the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923, are to be effected, with special reference to the dating of milk bottles?

Sir H. YOUNG

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply I gave him on the 2nd March. I would remind him that no promise has been given as to the alteration of the Order, in the manner suggested.

Captain McEWEN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a leading dairy farmer in Scotland is now milking his cows at 12 midnight, and 12 noon, instead of at the normal hours, in order to comply with the law? Can he not definitely state the reason why this boon cannot be conferred upon dairy farmers, quite apart from the wider consideration to which he previously referred?

Sir H. YOUNG

No, Sir. I have no information, on the subject of the hours of milking so far North, but I will certainly take the information from the hon. and gallant Member.