HC Deb 19 February 1935 vol 298 cc155-6
6. Dr. HUNTER

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can state the price at present being received by milk producers in the South-Western area of Scotland; and how that compares with the price paid in November and December, 1934?

Sir G. COLLINS

The average nett price per gallon received for the month of January by all ordinary producers in the area of the Scottish Milk Marketing Scheme was 1s. 1d., as compared with 1s. 0¾d. and 1s. 1d. respectively for November and December, 1934. These nett prices however are subject to a deduction for haulage charges in accordance with the prescribed scale, the maximum being at the rate of 1½d. per gallon.