57. Mr. McKIEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can make any statement regarding the payment of levies under the milk marketing scheme by producers in the East of Scotland since the amendments to this scheme came into force on 1st January; and whether these payments are now on a satisfactory basis as compared with the prompt payments being received from the West of Scotland?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEMy right hon. Friend asked the board if they will be good enough to supply the information desired, and he will communicate the result to the hon. Member.
§ 60. Mr. THORNEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can give the House any information in connection with the impounding of eight cows by the Milk Marketing Board; 532 whether he is aware that the cows were offered for twice in five days; for what amount they were sold at Paisley market; whether he is aware that the cows mysteriously disappeared after they were returned from the sale at Tranent; on whose instructions was the sale ordered; and where were the cows eventually located by the police?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEMy right hon. Friend has no responsibility for the actions of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board in this matter. He has, however, communicated the terms of the question to the Board, and will be pleased to pass on to the hon. Member any information which the Board may be good enough to supply.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs it not the case that under the Milk Marketing Board a great many cows belonging to farmers are being impounded?