§ 48. Sir R. HAMILTONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Scottish Milk Marketing Board receives a payment from the English Marketing Board as compensation for refraining from sending Scottish milk into England; what is the amount 1129 of such annual payment; and how is the payment disposed of by the Scottish Milk Marketing Board?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI have drawn the board's attention to the terms of the question and shall be glad to send the Hon. Member such information as the board may supply.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONCan the right hon. Gentleman give an answer stating the amount of the annual payments made by the English Marketing Board to the Scottish Marketing Board?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI have not the in formation by me, but I understand that it will be published shortly by the Milk Marketing Board.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONWould itbe correct to say that it would be in the neighbourhood of £150,000 7
§ Sir G. COLLINSI have not the figures before me.