HC Deb 26 April 1934 vol 288 cc1875-6
61. Mr. LEONARD

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether any agreement exists between the English and Aberdeen Milk Marketing Boards covering the sale of sweet milk from Aberdeenshire farms to distributors in England, and the conditions covering such transactions?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I understand that no agreement has been made between the Milk Marketing Board and the Aberdeen and District Milk Marketing Board of the nature indicated.

62. Mr. LEONARD

asked the Minister of Agriculture if any agreement exists between the English and Scottish milk marketing boards covering the sale of sweet milk from Scottish farms to distributors in England, and the conditions covering such transactions?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I understand that the terms of an agreement dealing with the sale of Scottish milk in England are at present under consideration by the English and Scottish Milk Marketing Boards, but that no formal agreement has yet been made.

Mr. LEONARD

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that representations are made to the boards concerned with a view to having a more comprehensive and inclusive set of agreements.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I will convey the hon. Member's question to the Department.