HC Deb 27 July 1936 vol 315 cc1078-9
33. Major MILLS

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many new producers registered with the Milk Marketing Board during the period 1st January, 1936, to 1st June, 1936; how many of these new producers have become licensed for accredited milk production; what was the aggregate number of gallons of milk these new producers sold in each of the five months ended 31st May, 1936; and the percentage of accredited milk contained in those aggregates?

Mr. ELLIOT

I am informed by the Milk Marketing Board that the number of new producers registered with the Board during the period referred to was 2,229, of whom 124 have become licensed for accredited milk production. The total quantity of milk sold by these 2,229 producers during the period was 8,220,600 gallons, of which 9.76 per cent. was accredited.