HC Deb 01 February 1934 vol 285 c545
69. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that, unless the import of oversea milk products is restricted, there will be such a glut of milk in the summer months as will result in the demoralisation of the market; and when he proposes to announce the policy of the Government on this subject?

Mr. ELLIOT

I can assure my right hon. Friend that the matter is receiving the Government's close consideration, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Mr. LAMBERT

When will my right hon. Friend be in a position to make a statement, in order that the Milk Marketing Board may make its arrangements for future contracts?

Mr. ELLIOT

As my right hon. Friend knows, the matter is one of great difficulty and requires very thorough reviewing.